The end of the school year often brings chaos that prevents us from making real memories. Here are 3 simple steps to embrace the moment.

Saying goodbye can be tough - whether to people or seasons in our life. Here's why grieving the loss can be helpful.

Bad days happen to us all. But they don't have to impact our families. Three tips to help banish the bad day blues!

Reading with teens can be challenging. In this article I share what's working for me in this season - and I believe it can work for you too!

While we want our spouse to help, sometimes they miss the mark. Here's how to respond.

Showing our kids we love them doesn't have to be difficult. Here are two quick ways you can show your kids you love them today.

While multi-tasking seems to be perceived as some "work nirvana," it's actually counter-productive. Today's article gives 3 tips to make sin

We often celebrate the "firsts" but the "lasts" go by unnoticed. Here are a few good reasons to pay attention to those endings.

The after-school drive home doesn't have to be a conversational nightmare. Here I present a few tips to engage your kids after school.

My son creates "planets" as digital art and we've turned them into thank you notes. This is the perfect time to order some!

Family traditions don't have to be elaborate. This post discusses why they are important and gives some jumping-off ideas.

Moms often lament, "My kids don't listen to me!" Learn the role nonverbal communication plays in helping our kids to listen better.

Talking with our child's teacher is inevitable. Here are 10 tips for making it a smooth conversation.

Back-to-school supplies don't have to be expensive! And we'll need them all year. Read on for great deals.

When my youngest was a baby, and my sister had three children ages 3-10, we talked about all the "firsts." You know - first tooth, first...

The #Proverbs31Woman does not have to be a woman to be avoided. Rather, she can be a role model for our goals as a woman.

I love reading fiction as an escape. I read lots of nonfiction in many genres - for work, for writing, for relationship building - but...

I just finished listening to the Alaskan Courage series by Dani Pettrey. This is the first time I've ever read/listened to her books and...

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Call your mom, I'm sure she would love to hear from you. If she's no longer with us, share some favorite mom-ories (mom-memories) with...