Educational

Pinterest tells us that as a mom, it’s pretty much mandatory that we have to love fall. PSLs, leggings, pumpkins, orange leaves, we are expected to really go for the whole shebang August through November (and then you better...

In my blog post during National Foster Care Month, I wrote about our journey to foster care and experience through the initial pre-service training. Our family worked many hours throughout the summer to complete the necessary paperwork and interviews,...

Did you know Dr. Seuss Day, also known as Read Across America Day, is coming up on March 2?  To help celebrate, I'm sharing some cute meal and snack ideas to help you and your little ones join in the...

“You know what choice the angry 19-year-old man made? To kill 17 people! He had the choice! The choice to be angry, to be fearful, to be happy, to be courageous, and he chose to be a coward. He...

I am One!   When big kids are on swings, they are magnetic, pulling me closer until I get a foot in the face. Ouch! If you want to pick me up, you’ll need to catch me first. I don’t...

One of my absolute FAVORITE  moments with my kids is reading to them!!! I'm sure its because I have such amazing memories of books & reading with my mom & dad.  Reading comic books with my dad when he...

July 10, 2016 – a day forever etched in my mind. A day that could have ended tragically for our family. We had spent the day packing and loading up the car, finishing up all the last-minute tasks before our...

“Is my child ready for elementary school?”  If you’re the parent of a young child, or children, chances are you’ve asked yourself this question. We all want to make sure we’re giving our children every advantage and opportunity we can....

It is often hard to find books that engage the “reluctant” reader, beginner reader or finding books that the “bookworm” hasn’t yet read. Having a list of age-appropriate book ideas can help. This list of books for both boys...

Personal Body Judgment It's NOT okay for people to judge your body.  Are you dreading the idea of wearing shorts, a sleeveless top, or a swimsuit? Having the “perfect body” is ingrained in our society. When was the last time someone...