I know some parents that have put a lot of time, effort and money into very specific career paths for their children, at a very young age. I think that's great, but I want to tell you something: Your...
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,...
Third grade has been a difficult transition for my girl K... and for me. Possibly for me more than her.
The year was difficult almost immediately. K has a habit of chatting with friends in class at inopportune times, and...
Truly resolving relational conflict is an invaluable life skill. As moms, we are well familiar with conflict. Whether it’s a disagreement in our marriage or the millionth fight (of the day!) among our kids, we know that conflict is...
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...
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...
You may or may not have considered helping your kids learn computer programming, but learning to program helps kids with learning beyond the computer. Learning programming skills helps kids with problem solving skills, logical reasoning and promotes creativity.
Thankfully, there...
Organization is not my natural inclination. As a single person, that worked out most of the time. I probably was not as productive as I could be, but I organized the big stuff - I knew where my extra...
The other day, my ten year old son came home from school and he promptly asked to go outside and play with his friends. I asked the question I always ask, "Do you have any homework?" To which he...
The future is bright.
I know this, because I witnessed the future in action last Saturday at the Colorado State Marching Band finals, and it was a beautiful thing.
Marching Band is exhausting. Grueling. FUN. When it all comes together, marching band is a...
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...
