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.

It's that time to connect with our kids as we shift life seasons. Here I tell how to do this and why it's so important.

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!

Finding our community can be tough. In this article, I outline who my community is and invite you to be in it with me.

While humble pie isn't so tasty, it benefits all of our relationships. This article reminds us we are not alone in being humble.

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.

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 kids, esp teens, can be tough. Today I have three proven suggestions for making talking with your kids painless.

A good expression of gratitude goes beyond a trite, "thank you," even with kids. Read on for a quick 3-step thank you template.

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.

Covid doesn't have to be stressful during back to school. Here are some tips to reduce stress this year.

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.

This week we are learning how to water our relationships with forgiveness. Admittedly this topic is much broader than a single post can...