Our Child Saw Pornographic Videos at Age 6…Here’s What We Learned
We all know pornography is out there. We have probably even heard the statistics: shocking numbers that say our children will be exposed to pornography…
Parenting
6 Truths for Raising Healthy Eaters
We are raising four (going on five!) little humans in our home. Sometimes it’s all we can do to throw some Top Ramen or macaroni…
When You Just Can’t Do It All…Hope for the Stressed Out Parent
The kids are finally in bed, and I survey the damage. Dishes pile dirty in the sink, miscellaneous toys and objects clutter the house, most…
Seven Minutes to a Better Sleeper
Bedtime. As parents, this magical hour takes on a life of its own. We either look forward with unprecedented anticipation to the quiet world after…
Invaded: An Anecdote About a Mother’s Love
We had not been on the island long. We had only very recently found our little house and moved in. It was a beautiful home…
Staying Close to Family Far Away
We have lived in seven cities in the twelve years we have been married. These moves have taken us across the country and outside of…
My Parents Rocked This…and I Want to Follow
It was late when my dad woke me up and got me out of bed. He told me to quietly put shoes on and meet…
A Small Island, A Young Boy, and the Power of Stories
A Small Island The island had become our home not too long ago. It was a small island off the coast of Venezuela, just over 110…
14 Tips to Get Your Kids Reading More This Summer
Summer is almost here! After all the end-of-the-school-year craziness, (Is it even possible to schedule one more thing?!) I can think of nothing better than sprawling…
Resolutions and Revolutions
We sat on the bed discussing a matter of behavior that needed to stop. It had been increasing, slowly becoming more and more prevalent until…