Tag: parenting
Veterans Day: Thanking Our Nation’s Heroes for Their Service
What is Veterans Day?
We celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th every year. It is a special holiday held to honor soldiers who have fought...
Giving Back on a Budget: An Activity for the Whole Family
The Value of Giving
While I try to teach my kids the value of giving all year round, it is especially important to me to...
National Scholarship Month: Special Needs Edition
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP MONTH
It's that time of the month, Mamas! Not that kind of month: NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP MONTH. My son is still too young to be thinking...
Dental Hygiene: 5 Tips From Dr. Bob
The month of October is set aside to raise awareness about breast cancer, pregnancy and infant loss, and learning differences--including ADHD and dyslexia. But...
ADHD: What You Need to Know Before and After a Diagnosis
My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7 years old. It was the summer when he had finished first grade. His symptoms...
30-Day Gratitude Challenge (With Printable!)
How many times have we said "thank you" without spending much time truly reflecting on our appreciation? We even have a holiday every November,...
Parents Want to Say “Yes” to Their Teens!
I once was given some good advice by a parent further along in the parenting journey than I was. He said, “Teach your children...
Learning Disability Awareness: Our Journey
October is Learning Disability Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 5 children in the US has a learning disability? This post is...
Grandparenthood: Sweetness and Purpose in the Golden Years
To see my parents become grandparents and navigate grandparenthood has been one of the sweetest life transformations I have ever witnessed. Actually, it has...
Making Mom Friends Is Hard: Tips From My Personal Experience
Making mom friends is hard. We have all heard, "It takes a village to raise a child," but where do we find that village?...