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STOP the Busy Madness
Begin to set some family rules and policies about how many activities your child can do at once and how many nights you will have family dinner around the table with no activities. Repeat after me: A blank spot on your calendar does not mean you’re available or that it must be filled.
21-Day Reading Challenge
The truth is not that I lack free time; it’s just that I’ve allowed my habit of scrolling and reading 280 characters or less to hijack the discipline it takes to sit and read a book. I’ve allowed myself to be too busy to read, even though reading has always been something I enjoy. So, I’m giving myself a challenge, and I'm asking you to join me.
20 Lessons from 20 Years of Mothering
No matter how much you want to punch the sweet older lady who says, “Oh, enjoy these days,” while your child pitches a fit in the middle of Target – I promise. You will one day BE that older lady, and you won’t even be able to help yourself as this dreaded phrase passes your lips.
Reflections for a New Year
I find that looking back to consider the battles I’ve survived spurs me into a new year with greater enthusiasm. It whispers that I’ll keep surviving whatever battles or challenges the next year may bring.
Five Simple Ways to Create a Magical Childhood
Sure, my kids might have been on a better team or had a longer resume for college applications if we had put them in more activities. Our avoidance of overactivity literally made us unpopular along the way. We’ve all lost out relationally by not being involved in all the things.
Honor Your Kids on Social Media
Listen; I’m not saying we play pretend and cover up and try to project a façade of some perfect life. I’m just saying: Remember as you post and share that this bathtub beauty will one day be a tweenager who will have opinions about how many people saw her in her birthday suit, even if the photo was strategically taken.
Calling All College Moms
I'm finding that box club is far more than a social gathering to me. It's a tangible way to mother in this new season. It's building community with other moms and showing love to our college kids who are scattered all across the country. It's the perfect combination of my love of event planning, bargain shopping, and creativity.