Parenting Wisdom

Being a mom is honestly incredibly rewarding but it can also be very challenging at times. I try to glean information every chance I get. This is one of the reasons why I love being a part of the...

“Haley, what should I call you?”  Her sweet little six-year-old voice came squeaking in behind me as I was making monster sandwiches to pack in the lunchboxes for the next day. What Do I Call You “What do you mean love?”...

“You should take the skin off of your chicken,” blurted one of my elementary school teachers as I crossed the street heading towards my home.  His unsolicited diet advice was the last thing my 10 year old brain wanted...

I recently read an article about a mom who was at the beach with her kids. She had spent many summers at this beach and knew some of the locals. A woman that was known to have Alzheimer’s approached...

How many self help books have we read...trying to find all the right ways to do something? How to raise amazing children. Steps to raise responsible adults. Secrets to raise polite children. How to be the best homeschool teacher and...

Every great movie has a villain…an enemy of some sorts. Darth Vader Regina George The Joker Voldemort Cruella Ursula Winifred Sanderson Wicked Witch of the West Did I miss a few? Well, you get the idea! These villains make the...

As parents our main purpose is to raise our children to be strong, independent, confident, and loving adults. Yet, we walk a thin line between wanting to shelter them from everything that’s wrong with the world and needing them...

The Day Has Come I'm sure you all have people you think of when you think of how far you have come. Many of your teacher’s, administration or even family members to thank for getting you here. Some people come...

Showing Interest and Showing Up Recently, I stood in front of a class of 6th graders at a public middle school where I was substitute teaching in Ventura. Their usual teacher was out sick. I introduced myself as a longtime...

After your second child, the juggling begins. It’s funny how by the time we have our second, we feel we are an old pro this time. It’s no longer a new experience. Each Child But it is. Raising one child is...