Parenting Wisdom

Highway to .. heaven? Over the years I’ve done a lot of road trips with my step-daughter, son, nieces and nephews. When Grandma’s house is just 4 hours away and it comes with a pool, and a bunch of additional...

Would you call yourself Tech Savvy? Navigating technology is a challenge and if it is a challenge for me, then how much more challenging must it be for my kids? I don't even know where to begin with navigating...

Recently, my sister gave up a battle and told her 14 year old she could dye her hair purple, and not just the temporary wash-out way. She was probably caught in a weak moment.  “If Auntie will do it...

Not What I Expected So let me start this by telling you that I am not a hiker. When I was six, my dad and uncle took me on a hike. We walked up a trail. I couldn't wait until...

The Battle of Boys vs Books I have three kids-two boys and a little girl. My boys are 10 and 7, and my girl is 6. They are at the beginning of their school years, but I am already seeing...

Organic! Gluten Free! Plant-based Diet! Vegan! Paleo!  There are SO many ways to feed a kid these days! But I grew up on Sunny D every morning and Bologna Sandwiches after school. There has to be a balance, right?! SUNNY D AND BOLOGNA It can be...

This year's wanderlust is at an all-time high. Normally my family would be on some amazing trip........but let's be honest, nothing is really normal about this year. And I have noticed that people are crushed they can’t go on...