Tag: big kids
The Art of Friendship: Friends for Life or Friends for a...
Developing friendships has been a topic of conversation I have found myself having more often in our home with our two boys. It seems...
Preparing Your Child for a Successful Back-to-School Transition
Summer is filled with lots of fun, rest, and relaxation. This often means staying up later than usual, waking up later than expected, and...
Reflections From the Frontlines of Camp Mom
To all my friends I haven’t spoken with in two months, I’m sorry. For all the coffee dates I’ve missed, believe me; I wish...
Reclaiming the Summertime of the Past
Sparklers, long days at the pool or the beach, and leisurely backyard picnics with bike riding around the neighborhood with friends sprinkled in. The...
Summer Sports Life
I look forward to summer because the days are longer, so I have more time with my family after work before bedtime. Ideally, I...
Just Me and My Girl
My older daughter and I recently experienced a “first” for us. We spent the weekend away without my husband and younger daughter. When this...
Has Tween Culture Done More Harm Than Good?
This month, my oldest turns ten. An entire decade old. It’s a big milestone for both of us, and we’ve been doing a lot...
Backyard Chickens: The Basics
Backyard Chickens. It sounds so simple but feels so daunting. The truth is, once you get the set-up out of the way, the rest...
Parenting is Forever
I know I cannot possibly be the only one who rolls her eyes and feels equally stressed out by the images constantly floating around...
Crossing the Aisle: Target Reminds Me the Baby Stage Is Behind...
Like the suburban mom I am, I found myself on a Saturday afternoon at Target. We needed dryer sheets, so obviously, I was making...