If you are a parent of a junior or senior, you know it’s scholarship application and letter of recommendation season. Students are overstressed, trying to pass classes, write powerful scholarship essays, and plan for graduation. For students, January-April can...
  Privacy, privacy. . . Who needs it? Not me! That’s because I’m a mom of three. But the number doesn’t matter, it’s being a mom that makes this true. Somehow everyone else, (including dads), are immune.   My time in the bathroom, is no...
When we found out I was pregnant, we laughed.  We realized we'd have 3 kids under 2 years old! Nothing about growing our family has gone as we'd planned so of course as we were making plans to wait to add to our bunch, God laughed.
I have taught 10- to 12-year-olds for 17 years—I love that age group. Fifth-graders are some of my favorite people! The parents, I would say that to in conferences or school conversations would always look at me like I...
"I can't wait to never be pregnant again . . . ." I spoke these words out loud to my husband after a discussion where he expressed concerns, feeling like things were changing between us. I was heartbroken because I...
My son has had health issues since birth, but it wasn't until later that we found out about his disability. I specifically remember him being a sick newborn in the hospital and having to advocate for him. At that moment,...
New Years Eve is probably the biggest holiday that has changed since becoming a mother. New Years before kids consisted of short, sparkly dresses; heels, dancing and drinking champagne until the early morning; followed by sleeping until noon, watching...
Mom guilt. You wonder if you're doing the right thing, especially when it comes to growing your family. If I have another baby, will I be replacing my other children? Will they feel like I don't love them anymore?...
I typically caution myself from going crazy and end up sticking to the baby registry but sometimes the registry items restrict me. Recommendations included!

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