We live in the age of technology and social media — it's simply time to accept it. And while both streams of communication aid in...
As a fellow mom of two (older) girls, I understand the importance of discussing menstruation with our daughters. It's a natural and normal part...
Expectations were high.
The time in my life focused on the all-consuming nature of motherhood was coming to a close, and as my last child...
A few months ago, my 11-year-old son asked me if we could go to GNC on a Tuesday after school. I thought to myself,...
Okay, Mamas: You’ve had the talk, you’ve provided the literature, and now the time has come... the first period. What better way to empower...
They say you never forget your first love. For the most part, it's true. But I am one of those people who would give...
My teenager fell asleep in the car on the way home from Tampa, her head at an awkward angle against the seatbelt, her mouth...
Puberty... we’ve all been there, and guess what? Eventually, our kids will be there, too. (Gasp!) I know our babies are growing quickly, and...
For more than five years, I’ve graced you — or possibly upset you — with the blogs I’ve put out here. And for more...
Santa bribing me with a trip to the North Pole could not have persuaded me to miss decorating the annual family Christmas tree with...
I absolutely loved the staff at my daughter's elementary school. As her fifth-grade year was coming to an end, faculty rallied around offering tons...
"Dear Lord," I prayed nightly for years. "Please keep us safe, healthy, and together."
Safe and healthy made perfect sense. Any new mom, particularly those...