When I’m having ‘one of those days’ at the office, I can always use a reminder that laughter is the best medicine. A mother’s job is never done. Today, I saw several parents … one after the next struggling to be better at parenting . We all signed on to raise great kids, and it’s important […]
When one of the Facebook parents sent me the following video clip, she was careful to say, “watch it to the end. You’ll never guess that it’s a commercial selling something.” And so I watched… all the way to the end. SPOILER alert, if you haven’t clicked the start button. Go ahead and do it […]
It is my friend, the wise native American, Ellen Noland who reminds me that the most important thing is to pay attention. Why? “Because there are no ordinary moments.” I know it’s sounds crazy, but… In the world of kids’ health and wellness, I am constantly amazed by how full our children’s lives are. I […]
In recent weeks, I think my Dad might have been peering over my shoulder, offering a gentle needed reminder with one of his favorite sayings. “No one ever went to the grave wishing she’d spent more time at the office, you know.” I know, Dad. I know, and it’s the weekend. Finally! I found myself […]
I am the mother of five children. None were born at home (although by number five, it was clear to me that her intent was to arrive in this world before I arrived at the hospital!) After the birth of each child, I admit it: I wanted to be at home… in my own ‘nest’ […]
I was already a mother three times over when the little line turned positively pink for a fourth time. My husband and I both grew up in big families, but even so…there was a moment (or two) when we both thought, “Can we do this? Can our hearts raise four children?” That expectant hope seemed […]