Are you tired and overwhelmed? Distracted? Disappointed in yourself? Feeling used and used up? There is a good chance you’re saying “yes” to too
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or working mom, going back to school changes the flow of any routine you got into during the summer. Each
Picture it: a school in 2021. Welcome signs and student artwork are replaced by Covid-19 warning posters. Full faces are replaced by masks revealing
Picture it: a school in 2020. I dodged students as I sprinted to the bathroom where I had approximately 90 seconds before I had
There is something to be said for a kid who knows what they want and won’t let it go. We all remember Ralphie from
There is a popular tagline among teachers these days that reads, “Teaching is my superpower. What’s yours?” We get it printed on coffee cups
It’s 8:15 p.m. and you’ve been up for 16 ½ hours. Your day started with coffee, Bible, packing lunches, showers, makeup, actually making yourself
When I was a little girl, I distinctly remember playing with my baby dolls and being their “Momma.” I gave them bottles, rocked them,
I’ve heard it said that life is the sum of all the choices you make. I get this, but what about the things we
Oh my goodness, it’s with tremendous humility that I write about adoption. To me, there is no greater honor than to have been chosen
What do you remember about your childhood? I don’t cherish the toys I was given or the lavish gifts. I remember and hold on
I’ve thought a lot about strength lately. Working full-time, raising three young kids, my husband going through a job change
Ever heard the phrase, “It takes a village," about raising kids? Well, with three young ones who are only getting older and more complicated,
Ever wonder if your kids are listening to what you’re trying to teach them? Or if what you’re doing is paying off and if
“Hold your head high when you walk.” “Make sure your skirt and shirt are pulled down.” “Don’t be louder than a boy.” “Cross your legs when you
Several years ago, the school where my husband and I taught asked us to give the Baccalaureate speeches at the graduation festivities. This was
I have to start this off with a confession. I sat down to write this article four different times, but couldn’t put it all
I just completed my third maternity leave, and I wish I could tell you that I’ve got it all figured out. I feel like
On Christmas morning, everyone has their own traditions. It’s funny because when my husband and I talk about our Christmases as kids, it’s not
Being a #girlmom isn’t easy. Being a #boymom obviously has its challenges and surprises, and you have to be super tough to be a
