Kristin, Senior Writer
Protecting Your Little One From Predators & Pedophiles
“Mom, you know how boys have a penis?”
Gulp, oh boy. “Yes, son.”
“Girls don’t have a penis there.”
“Yeeeeah...” Where are we going with this??
“So is it okay to touch there?”
Phew! I GOT this one. “NO.”
He...
Teens, Sexting and Pornography Charges
The summer before my daughter's freshman year of high school, at marching band camp, we got an early education we weren't expecting. We learned that a combination of teens, cell phones and nude pics...
The Best Advice I Never Took… And Wish I Had
So, take it from me, who should have followed her mother's advice: Always Work. Work doesn't necessarily have to mean working for pay outside the home. But don't let too much time go by without being involved with something. And when you do, record it and get references.
Don’t Label MY Kid ADHD
I Know About ADHD
I graduated from college a teacher. Life guarding and teaching swim lessons paid my way through school. I know about ADHD. People who work around kids for any length of...
My Weighted Blanket And Me
It's been a few years since I first heard of a weighted blanket. At first, I didn't pay much attention, having only heard of them in association with autism. But then I got one,...
Thirteen is Ugly
We hear about how hard teenagers are, how ugly those years are, but we don’t fully understand until we get there. It doesn’t matter how many times we’re told, or the stories we hear....
Reminder: Take Care of Yourself!
When we hear "take care of yourself," we think in terms of getting some time to ourselves, enjoying a hobby or an evening out with friends.
But for many moms, we get so busy taking...
Love Is What Makes A Family
My dad passed this year. His passing has brought a lot of reflection. And it's brought home something I took for granted: family and how it comes to be. Love. Love is what makes...
Respect and Volunteering My Time
It's fall and the kids are going back to school. In theory, this makes more time for the things that I like to do, which usually involves volunteering somewhere. I say "in theory" because...
2018 Guide to Pumpkin Patches and Farms in Colorado Springs
The kids are back to school, the temperatures are dropping, the leaves are starting to turn colors, and if you’re like me, fall is a fun season to enjoy with the family! I’ve scoured...