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Oh, mom guilt. You pop up everywhere. No matter what we do, you find a way to make us feel like we are failing in one way or another. We try. Lord, how we try. But we just can’t seem … Read More

The term “snacks” in this article, for all intents and purposes, is synonymous with junk food. “We have our first game next week. But don’t worry, we’ll have snacks, so you’ll be okay”. – My Kid’s Coach. This statement, from … Read More

Sojourner Truth. Susan B. Anthony. Elizabeth Stanton. Gloria Steinem. Sandra Day O’Connor. Sally Ride. These women, among countless other heroines, have fought long and hard for something that never should have been a question: equal rights. They helped us win … Read More

Warning: this IS a Cinderella story, but that isn’t the point.  It was my 5-year-old’s first season of basketball. I arrived at the inaugural practice armed with a camera, ready to soak in the hilarity of tiny children traveling all … Read More

Is your kid smart? My kid is very smart. Sorry, not sorry. PROUD. So why do I feel guilty saying it? People brag about their kids constantly. Essentially every post on social media can be construed as a form of … Read More

Mommin’ ain’t easy, so I thought it would be nice to relive your youth and shed a little laughter on the day-to-day routine we have all come to know and love.   Fill out the first word that comes to mind … Read More

t’s hard to believe that summer is right around the corner! As you begin planning summer camps and activities, don’t forget about the awesomeness that is VBS! Vacation Bible School has become one of our favorite summer traditions. The kids love … Read More

Competitive sports start very young. Too young. At an age where kids should be playing a variety of sports, feeling out their interests and talents, parents are being asked to make some very big decisions. If a kid shows even … Read More

Parenting from the sidelines… Sounds awful, doesn’t it? If you are one of the many wonderful hands-on parents who is involved in every aspect of your child’s life it likely sounds downright daunting. No one wants to sit out — we … Read More

This is the stuff childhood is made of. In the last few days, this phrase has been running through my head at the oddest moments. My son’s face covered in flour, licking the batter from the electric beater. My daughter’s … Read More