Parenting Wisdom

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… right? The holiday season is always so busy: holiday programs here, parties there, gifts for teachers, gifts for neighbors; not to mention trying to squeeze in lights, trees, cocoa, cookies, and...

Thanks to all the smartphones out there (I won't discriminate!) and user-friendly DSRL cameras,  it is super easy to always be able to take a picture. I'm not saying that makes us all professional photographers, but I'm pretty confident...

In the realm of parenthood, a spectrum of roles exists that mothers occupy. At one end, the stay-at-home moms dedicate their days to the care and upbringing of their children. At the other end, working moms juggle career responsibilities...

January is one of my favorite months of the entire year. I usually clean out and reorganize like a nesting mama to be. We reorganize the toys. We get rid of bags and bags for donations. And we take...

Beautiful mama, I see you... Holding your precious child gazing at them with amazement that they are so perfect and yours. Running after your crawling, walking, running little one, encouraging them to explore, yet protecting them when needed. Watching your child grow...

When I think of mindfulness, I consider it the brain’s humble secret superpower. One which exists in each of us yet takes awareness and a lifetime of practice to continually cultivate. Today’s world is a busy world. It can feel...

I don’t enjoy cooking. Yep. I said it. In today's culture where it seems like the “thing” is to make Keto-Paleo-gourmet-meals-on-a-budget-and-your-kids-will-LOVE-it... it’s not my jam. I cook so we won’t break the bank eating out, have healthy options at...

Right now, I am deep in the trenches of motherhood. Right now, I have three small souls that require a lot. There are routines to manage, emotions to handle, and toys to clean up. So many toys everywhere. It's...

Welcome to a new series - “Library Living” - where you’ll be privy to all the information I’ve discovered about our very own Pikes Peak Library District! Looking to visit a museum for free? Check out board games? Attend...

“Maturity is when a person hurts you, and you try to understand their situation; not hurt them back.” I wish, no, I pray, that more “adults” would start displaying more of that type of maturity.  I’m writing this because my...