When I found out in March that our family would be welcoming a new addition this fall, I was so excited. I was also a little worried. For more than two years, our daughter Jane had been the center of...
My son was baptized when he was 8 weeks old, and he hasn't been back to church since.
He has, however, starting saying prayers, and we've been actively reading The Jesus Storybook Bible since he was a year old.
I am...
Why No Camp?
Two years ago, I wrote a post explaining why I was a "No Thank You" to summer camp. I cited reasons such as the kids needed unstructured down time and how I was looking forward to time for them...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Jewish Community Day School.
Fostering a Love of Learning: A JCDS Mom’s Perspective
The chatter starts right away, without preamble. “And we had to figure out why some of the grapes were floating and some...
Looking for some cute, easy and affordable Valentine ideas? Look no further!
There are two kinds of moms when it comes to holidays: moms who do the absolute cutest things in the world that leave you wishing that you had...
I suffered through it two years ago.
After swearing I'd never, ever do it again, I endured the agony 365 days later.
And a familiar refrain echoes in the halls of our small house as we approach my boys' 11th birthday,...
When I was in kindergarten and reading at a grade level far above that, my parents had my sister and I tested for the gifted program. Apparently we qualified, and I can still vividly remember her sitting down in...
8 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Tutor
Disclosure: This post was written and is sponsored by Learn After Class.
1) Confidence Leads to Less Stress
Does your child seem more distant or moody than usual? If your children lose confidence in...
The first half of the school year has come to an end. We've made it through the first semester of this school year with adjusted times in Jefferson Parish, and I'd like to submit an update to my June...
Sleep Deprivation :: A Reality of Motherhood
Sleep deprivation has turned me into an awful mother. My youngest child has not slept a full night since birth. Yes, we tried sleep training but our trials have resulted in the baby...
Lazy, Low-Cost, At-Home Summer Activities For Littles
It's only May, yet my leather seats have already begun to burn the backs of my legs when I get in the car. The girls are complaining of hot metal buckles and the...
My kids are seven, almost eight. And sometimes, I suspect I've already completely ruined them.
I remember when they were toddlers and would gobble up anything they'd put on the tray in front of them. I smugly assumed I had...
Four good ideas from my house to yours … I'll share mine if you share yours!
Who-does-he-look-like Picture Display
When decorating the nursery of our third baby, I found two frames that coordinated nicely. At which point, I started wondering what...
“OK kid, it’s time to choose your color.” My daughter Charley manages an epic eye roll. At seven she’s already mastered the sass of a teenager. Still, she abandons her tablet without complaint and joins me. It’s Sunday, her...