The holiday popped up on the calendar almost as suddenly as my children asked what it was. I had that mom moment when I realized I had two choices: I […]
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Celebrate Mother’s Day by Letting Go of Motherhood Myths
Motherhood is full of beautiful, messy, unforgettable moments. But along the way, many moms pick up beliefs—myths, really—that make their journey harder than it needs to be. This Mother’s Day, […]
Prepare Your Kids for College: 10 Things to Do Now So They Are Ready
My son looked at me with dread in his eyes. He needed to find out about driver’s education classes and there was minimal information on the website. I smiled and […]
When Gratitude Feels Hard – A Letter to the Parent Who Is Struggling
Friend, Recently, I stood on the front steps wishing I didn’t have to ring the doorbell. Standing here was enough to make me feel small, less than, not good enough. […]
Helping Children Understand Adoption: An Age-by-Age Guide
“Secrets are detrimental,” says Sheri Wiggins, program director of Shasta College Foster & Kinship Care Education Program. “In our society we don’t talk about things that are shameful, We don’t […]
Dear Parents: An Honest Letter from the Teacher
Dear Parents, These words don’t come easily. I find myself in a position where I am left with no other choice, but to bear my heart on my sleeve and […]
10 Ways to Help Your children When the World Seems Scary
It was a normal evening, full of dinner-making, homework and activity. My youngest sat at the table doing a math work sheet, my oldest was practicing her flute and my […]
Easy Ways Families Can Celebrate Earth Day
We all know taking care of the Earth is important, but it’s easy to let the busyness of daily life push thoughts of being eco-friendly to the back burner. Being […]
What If I Never Lose a Pound?
I stood there completely naked. I reached back and pulled the ponytail holder out of my hair. Nothing was going to impact this. I thought about taking off my wedding […]
How to Become a Morning Workout Person
Want to start the new year with new health and fitness goals? Whether you are naturally a morning person or tend to be more of a night owl, research shows […]
