Parenting

Hashtag This is Foster Care

March 27, 2018

I am struggling today. The battery in my van finally died this afternoon. Of course, in true “this is the most overly dramatic version of my life” fashion, the deceased battery was discovered while walking out the door to take our newest foster kiddo to a biweekly visitation at the county courthouse. Scramble, momentarily lose…

Hello Blogging, My Old Friend

November 17, 2017

I saw a meme on Facebook this morning. It was a letter to an ex-best friend. How they’ll always have the fondest memories of their time together and they’ll always smile when they see pictures of their old friend and will wish them well from afar. It made me think of this blog, as ridiculous…

7 Ways to Foster Empathy in Kids

October 16, 2017

The following content was provided by one of our site partners. Living in a Me, Me, Me society makes us worry about the kind of kids we raise. Will they think about others and care for them? While we most of us like to think about ourselves and what is ours, it is heartwarming…

Ultimate Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep Better at Night

October 12, 2017

As a parent, I completely understand the difficult time when the baby just steps into your life. That’s why I am always eager to share what I have been through in the hope that others can avoid the mistakes I made. Taking care of an infant is an exhausting, full-time job. One of the scariest…

Mother’s Day meltdowns and how I failed my kid

May 18, 2017

Four days before Mother’s Day, Hayla came bouncing in the door after school with even more energy than usual. “I have something in my bookbag . . . but YOU can’t look at it, Mom!” Naturally, I began teasing her about getting my Mother’s Day gift early. She giggles and let’s Dad sneak a peak…