In the last month, five different people from five different age groups have said something to me about feeling "left out” of friendships. FIVE different people. FIVE different age groups. I guess … [Read more...] about When You’re Feeling Left Out
Parenthood & Parenting Tips
You’re Not Alone (X)
I’m not saying these are all about me. I’m just saying if you feel ANY of it, you’re not alone. You’re not alone if… 1. Your house is a mess and so is your hair and your nails and pretty much … [Read more...] about You’re Not Alone (X)
A Little Help With Homesickness…
The first day of camp is an emotionally driven day filled with bittersweet, mixed feelings. Excitement and anxiety are literally playing Tug-of-War in the stomach of almost every parent and … [Read more...] about A Little Help With Homesickness…
It Really Does Take A Village
When I moved away for college, I didn’t think I was coming back. I loved Michigan; I just always assumed I’d end up somewhere else. I lived in Columbus, Ohio for several years after college, but when … [Read more...] about It Really Does Take A Village
What To Do When You’re Totally Losing It At The End Of The School Year
(From The Archives, June 2014) The end of the school year is a crazy time of recitals, parties and graduations---and with those events come times, dates and rules. For me, it all got very … [Read more...] about What To Do When You’re Totally Losing It At The End Of The School Year
Mother’s Day
(From The Archives, May 2014) Every once in a while I do a NO BOYS ALLOWED post. This is one of those posts: … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day
How To Deal With Mean Girls
Mean Girls are like bumble bees. They come and they go, but when they come, they’re looking to sting. I have been stung by Mean Girls, and I have also done the stinging. What’s more, for the last … [Read more...] about How To Deal With Mean Girls
Walt Disney’s Progress Report
(From The Archives: July, 2011) My girls aren't big into TV. They like the show Imagination Movers, but outside of that, TV is not really their thing. Disney movies are what's big in our house. … [Read more...] about Walt Disney’s Progress Report
After The Wait
The sucky part about almost anything is the wait: Waiting in line, waiting your turn, waiting to get served. All of it. Sucks. Sometimes the wait isn’t that bad, but that’s usually for something that … [Read more...] about After The Wait
Just Wait!
(From The Archives: April 3, 2012) For some reason, whenever I voice a concern about my kids, there is almost always someone who feels the need to weigh in with the following response: “Oh, just … [Read more...] about Just Wait!
