Mother’s Day is a week away and I KNOW that we are all thinking about the perfect gift for that very special mom in our life. OR, you may be a husband who wants to show his wife how much he appreciates everything she does for the family. Well, coming from one herself, let me tell you what moms really want/need to maintain our sanity. Forego the flowers. Skip the new shoes. Bypass the breakfast in bed. All of these are nice {Read More}
A Note Card
February 24, 2016 by
I have two young boys. The question that lingers most often in my head is… “What type of impact will I have on them?”. Just recently, I read an article called Words of Wisdom on www.parentcue.org. The author, Autumn Ward, shares a story about an experience she had while attending her son’s college orientation. She was given a single note card and asked to write a few words of wisdom to her child. This could have gone one of two ways: A.) She {Read More}
It all starts with a step…
February 1, 2016 by
START. This is my chosen word for 2016. It’s something I’ve struggled with for quite some time. Being the perfectionist that I am, I often become very hesitant to get started on something. The given task always seem so monumental in my head. I’m a planner. I like to have my ducks in a row and be prepared for what may come. The thing is, you can never fully prepare for what lies ahead. You can’t avoid mistakes. You certainly {Read More}
5 pieces of advice every parent should follow
October 3, 2014 by
Part of the territory that comes with being a parent is receiving loads and loads of advice. People are often willing to share their opinion on a matter, even when you didn’t ask for it. We’ve just got to get used to hearing advice from those around us, as it’s an inevitable part of joining the parenthood club. As a first time parent, you instantly become overwhelmed with a laundry list of things you should or shouldn’t be doing. {Read More}
