I rock this parenting thing… until suddenly, I don’t.
Last summer I hit my parenting stride as a veteran mother of three, I had gained confidence and skills. Or, at least that is how I felt. I had a well...
By Day 3, they started to come around. They woke up happy and I smugly thought to myself, "Pat on the back mom, they needed this as much as you did. Way to stand your ground."
It’s that time of year again, back to school. If you have school aged children, you are hearing the siren call of every school, teacher, PTA and school organization….Come volunteer with us!
Why Should I Volunteer?
While you certainly don’t have...
It’s coming, whether you like it or not. (Or maybe for you, it has already arrived.) An end to the lazy, crazy, carefree days of summer. Sure during the summer you had summer lessons and play dates, but getting...
A few months ago, I finished up a yoga class with a few balance poses. These were not hard poses. They were poses I had done for a while. But for some reason, I couldn't seem to find my...
My youngest daughter recently started kindergarten. She has been a rock star with the transition. I have a fourth grader who has been in charge of packing her own lunch for a few years now, so I was excited...
Is conformity starting younger these days?
I need advice because there’s an excellent chance I’ll lose my mind if the insanity continues.
The Story
Let me relay to you the saga of the ORANGE PANTS, then for the love of Pete, please...
We could use a reset button. I know I can’t be the only one feeling like this right about now. Life is out of our control for the most part. We have choices, but none of them feel perfect....
The hesitation is apparent, as I mull over the question again and again in my head.
Where is your favorite place to shop?
I laugh nervously. The small group of women and mothers I am talking to lean in closer, but my answer never materializes. Instead,...
Can you believe it is already time to register children for the Fall of 2018 kindergarten?
There are few times as exciting for parents as the time our children transition into kindergarten. In my experience as a school principal, our...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
