Gretchen, Senior Writer
Gretchen has lived in Colorado since she was 12 and never wants to leave. She has a 13-year-old son who is into having a good time, especially with sports and Fortnite. Together, they are navigating the teen world of puberty and growing up. She has a wonderful husband, having been surprised and blessed with a second chance at love. Their family enjoys playing board games, watching Avengers movies, and sharing dumb jokes over good food. In her free time, she loves to read, shop for purses, play games, watch football, laugh with her family, cook delicious food, and dream of the next home improvement project.
Welcome to Divorce with Kids: Co-Parenting Tips
Divorce doesn’t ever go away. Somehow, though, while we sift through our own feelings, we have to find a way to effectively co-parent our children with someone who may, at times, feel like our greatest enemy.
Yes, I Let My Son Play Tackle Football
At about age five, my son started showing an interest in football. At that point, I was against it. What changed my mind? Education. Instead of researching car seat safety, I was researching helmet technology and fitting guidelines.
Gray Hairs and Other Things I Refuse to Feel Bad About
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Life Changing Dollar Store Do’s and Don’ts for Any Mom
One of the most fascinating places in town to shop is the Dollar Tree. With an ever-changing rotation of items, you never know exactly what - or who - you’ll see there. Sure, the...
Sorting Through the Stuffies: How to Clean Out Your Child’s Stuffed Animals
My son has a considerable mass of stuffed animals. The majority of them have names, personalities and voices. They have been to parties, on spy missions, and many sleepovers. Some even have changeable superhero...
Helping Your Child Through Grief: Navigating the Heartbreak
Grief is never an easy subject, and it is not a comfortable topic of discussion for most adults. Sadly, it is a subject that my nine year son is all too familiar with. During...