What are your favorite Christmas eve traditions? When I was growing up, Christmas Eve was both my favorite and least favorite night of the year. The anticipation of The Big Day was almost too much to bear, but at the same time, it was fun to be so excited. My children (like most children) bounce …
I noticed that my daughter was having a tough time concentrating and realized I needed to find ways to help my distracted teen focus. Because I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, I was able to recognize signs that she needed a little more support from me. While my daughter hasn’t been assessed, I see some of …
You know what no one ever told me about motherhood? Oh, they warned me about the sleepless nights. They couldn’t wait to share how much money I’d have to spend on my child, and how broke I’d be. I received more advice and tips about being a mom than I have about any other topic, …
What are your favorite family game night ideas? First, can we take a walk on memory lane for a second? Do y’all remember how excited we would all get back in the day when it started staying light outside longer, and the weather warmed up? After we finished our homework (and sometimes before!) we would …
When I was growing up, I wanted nothing more than to walk into my house and find a surprise birthday party waiting for me. Although I’m fortunate to have had plenty of celebrations, I’ve never had a surprise party. My children can’t say the same. Perhaps it’s because of my lack of surprises that I’m …