parenting advice

Show kids that the tools for a positive outlook are well within their reach.

My oldest child is heading to college this fall. That translates in mom talk to, “Friends beware. Spontaneous ugly cries may occur.” It also means I’ve gotten a little bit (okay… a lot bit) sentimental.

1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down.

Somewhere between Generation X and millennial movement, school has become so much more involved for parents, and so much more complex than it used to be.

For those of us who find motherhood less ‘natural’ than we expected, life can feel more like a circus than a life choice.

If your kid is between 8 and 12 years old then you've got a Tween and you’ve got your work cut out for you!