Parenting Wisdom

I’ve been preparing for my second baby’s arrival and in doing so I've realized that you don’t need that much. This is a list of the products you really need to welcome a new baby. Keep in mind, lots...

As moms, we tend to say the same things over and over again. Consider all of the times that you’ve said sentences like “be careful,” “don’t hit your brother,” and “eat your dinner.” One of the things I’ve said...

When I see parents of young children, sometimes I have a strong urge to give them a little piece of advice. I don't want to tell them anything cliche like, "These days go by too fast, treasure them." Instead,...

I've learned that the military puts strain on relationships and that sometimes it takes more than it gives. I think it's easier to blame the military for our lost friendship than it is to believe that we chose this. There are days that I wish we could swallow our pride and accept the apologies we'll never give each other. There are times that I wish I could call you and hear that familiar voice. Days that I would love to smother your baby in cuddles and hear about how being a mom is going. It's hard to believe that we're both mothers, and even harder to believe our kids will never be friends.

One night, like usual, I was hurrying my teen along so that we could leave the house on time for a meeting. About to walk about the door, he said, “I gotta grab my bag and a water bottle.”...

{GIVEAWAY} It finally feels like Summer in the Springs! After months of rain and days of indoors, we are ready for some beautiful days, fun in the sun, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is America’s ONLY mountain zoo. Large...

If you’re a mom who breastfed for one day, one month, 6 months, a year, or two years, you belong to this club. The club where you intimately understand the mix of stress, exhaustion, joy, and fear that comes...

My husband is someone who goes through life always trying to be better...a better husband, a better dad, a better sibling, a better son/son in law, a better friend and a better follower of Jesus. The thing is-- he’s...

We love to shop local, and we especially love to support moms who are using their talents and gifts to provide for their families. Craft fairs are the perfect place to support moms and local businesses, find unique treasures,...

I remember needing you. I remember needing you when I fell off my bike. I remember needing you when the sound of thunder filled the sky. I remember needing you when I had a bad dream. I remember needing you when I had...