Everyone tells you about the “terrible twos” when you have a child. A few people will even pull you aside and tell you “now two wasn’t so bad, but th... read more
We rang in 2007 with the birth of our daughter, Jessica. Our son, William, who is now four, had been telling us since before I even took a pregnancy ... read more
Our children are growing up in a fast paced world very different from the world we grew up in. We have many great advancements and achievements to ce... read more
One of the most important aspects of family life are establishing regular traditions and celebrating holidays. Holidays can often be stressful chaoti... read more
Invest in a programmable thermostat for your heater. You can set it to cool the house down after you go to sleep and come on again an hour before you... read more
Anyone who knows my parenting style knows what a fan I am of teaching our children to “think outside the box”. I see no reason to encourage my presch... read more
We currently live in a country with a 50% divorce rate. I believe in marriage. I think our relationships with our spouse’s need to be viewed as someth... read more
64.5% of Americans are currently overweight or obese. The rate of increase in obesity is twice as high for children as for adults.... read more
Mothering is perhaps the most difficult job in the world. It is such a role of extremes. On one hand, it’s often about second guessing yourself, guilt... read more