After spending time with out-of-state children and grandchildren, I often think about this statement from psychologist, counselor, and author Mary Pipher in the chapter on grandparents in her book Another Country: “The longer I work with families, the more I … Continue reading →
I’ve blogged on a lot of parenting topics. I made plenty of mistakes as I raised my three kids but I did a lot of things right, too. I’ve also learned a lot from watching my daughter parent her seven … Continue reading →
One of my favorite activities with my kids was reading books together. One of the reasons I enjoyed it was that I could sit! Moms are busy and often on their feet. Having some moments to sit and read for … Continue reading →
Several of my friends have had to say goodbye to their four-legged family members recently. It’s something I’ve also experienced more than a few times over the years. Each time, these losses lead to the inevitable question of whether we … Continue reading →
“It’s a bird. It’s a plane.” Nope. Actually, it is the world’s largest catsup bottle, and it is very close to my house. I love it. Anyone who visits my home is very likely to take a field trip there. … Continue reading →
This picture shows a wildlife worker displaying a healthy respect for the alligator. Without that respect, he gets hurt. It’s the same in parenting. We demand respect from our kids, but don’t always give it in return. That can hurt our children and us. … Continue reading →