Parenting Wisdom

Father’s Day is almost here. It is a special day to celebrate and remember all of the fathers out there. I can't imagine being a dad is easy. They have so many expectations to live by, and so many...

As much as I loved our getaway I have to say, I understand why parents often say they need a vacation after a vacation.

I am a big proponent of spending quality time with my children. Any family member, in fact. Our time is one of the most valuable gifts we can give. Yet, time isn’t created equal. I have a sibling with an...

"How long did it take us to make friends in South Carolina?" my six-year-old son asked.  We were in the car. I glanced at him in the rearview mirror and knew why he was asking. We had lived in Omaha...

When your child comes home from college for the first long break, it's going to be a bit weird. It will, no doubt, be an adjustment for both you as a parent and them as a young adult. While...

As my middle schooler progresses through life, I am learning as much about graceful failures as he is. One thing, as parents, that we have to embrace is the beauty of the productive struggle.

It was the first snowfall. Fat, wet flakes pouring from the sky and accumulating quickly. The kind that after three inches can be rolled up like carpet and stacked high for forts and snowmen. The perfect kind for a...

Legacy: a thing handed down by a predecessor.  I have come to terms with my Facebook account (among other social media entities) being a part of my legacy.

Before becoming a mom, I held many ideas of the kind of mom I wanted to be for my children. I looked forward to the beauty motherhood is said to bring into your life and all its wonderful joys....

Mom, I’m bored! Sound familiar? Recently, I dropped my son off for a playdate. Ironically, as I was preparing to leave, my friend and mother of two amazing kiddos assured me that she had activities planned for our boys. I told...