Parenthood
Helping Children with Springtime Allergies
You can’t shut them indoors or send them out in hazmat suits. Help the household enjoy spring, in spite of the sneezing.
Save the Day: Three Top Tips for Tired Moms of Young Children
Mamas, when the kiddos are little, we haven’t the time (and certainly not the energy or inclination) to deal with fancy Get Ready routines or changes in a child’s highly structured television schedule. For all the pilot wives/mamas on tight, uncertain schedules, and...
Saturday Selections
It's almost spring. Can you smell it? These are the ideas and insights that caught my eye of late. This time, I started with comedy. It's a simple thing that de-stresses and takes far less time than prepping a full bath after the kids are in bed. * I'm...
Dear Boys, May Your Acts of Kindness be More Regular Than Random
Dear Boys, During the holidays, especially, random acts of kindness tend to be encouraged and celebrated. You might not have noticed this yet, though I know you've heard about random acts of kindness in school and other places. It's a new year now. Time to welcome...
Saturday Session 11-28-15 The Holiday Edition: The Non-Plan, and How Moderation is Ridiculous
This could almost be called the What Not to Do Saturday Session. A couple of things I've read and liked lately. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas season to you and yours. Hope your 2015 holidays are going well. My children have been off school for a week (love). The...
How to Make Halloween More Simple, Less Scary
Say “Whew!” instead of “Boo!” Get ideas for the most simple, last-minute Halloween costumes and decor.