When my oldest two kiddos started school, Brian and I would usually have a debrief a few nights before school started. We would talk about being a team, facing the school year, homework challenges, schedule changes, and bedtime routines. It was usually a pep talk for...
We live in a cul-de-sac, in a neighborhood full of kids playing outside and families walking their dogs. It reminds me of the street I grew up on—kids playing the newest version of four square and stepping aside when a car passes by, dogs strolling by with their...
Mom real talk: It is that time of year. We have our schedules balanced, our carpools coordinated, and our leave times down to the second. But wait... here it comes. Throw in the holiday parties, the school plays, teacher gifts, extra practices for concerts, extra...