My second child is now in the homestretch of his senior year. Since I just did the whole graduation thing with another son last year, you would think I would know what I was doing. But you would be wrong. You see, this senior is about as different from his older brother as one could get. They are both boys;…
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30 Things I Obsessively Say to My High School Senior
A Case for Kids to Have Smartphones
Once upon a time, I had five babies over the course of a few years. They were little for a while, and life was not easy, but it was straightforward. I had a lot of control over the influences they were exposed to, and I liked it that way. Almost overnight, their chubby bodies grew until they were nearly as…
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6 Must-Read Parenting Books for Raising Independent Kids
Over the past 20 years, I have read a parenting book or two. Some of them have been a complete waste of time. Others have made a lasting impression. A few are well-worn, highlighted, and in a prominent location where I read them again and again. Today, I want to share a few of my favorites with you. All of…
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Want to Raise Independent Kids? I Can Help
I know I have been a little quiet for the past couple of weeks. I’m sure you are probably beside yourself with worry, wondering why I have not been writing on the blog or posting much on social media. Have no fear; I am here to ease your mind. The truth is that I have been busy working on some exciting things behind the…
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Light is Stronger Than Darkness
It has been a rough week. The shooting in a Florida high school has rocked our country to the core. Again. The pain feels so familiar, yet so new. So raw. So unfathomable. In the midst of sadness for the loss of innocent life at the hands of one so young and the brokenness of our society, there is anger….
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The Backbone of Effective Parenting
Before having children, I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science. In my college years, I studied human development and psychology. I researched behavioral theories and what makes families work. I learned all about authoritative parenting – the gold-standard, according to the research. I thought I was well-prepared for the rigors of child-rearing. But real life is not…
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The Magic of an Ordinary Life
My life is about as ordinary as they come. I suppose the fact that I have five kids might seem a little crazy to some people. Admittedly, the demands of a large family do orchestrate a good deal of chaos on any given day, but I cannot imagine my life any other way. To me, it is unremarkable. I am…
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