Parenting

Morning snuggles with my children are such a treat. I adore getting to spend a few minutes simply being still with the kids before the rush of the day begins. On this particular morning, it was just Averie and I. After the morning haziness passed, Averie started planning her birthday party. The party she has […]

We’ve all heard the analogy of how a butterfly transforms from a caterpillar. The goal is to bring hope to the person struggling: “One day, I’ll be the butterfly.” We think about the wings, the beauty, the freedom. And it’s true that we are all experiencing the process of transformation. But talking about becoming a […]

I was recently talking with my friend, Alli, about her own quaranteen predicament. She and her husband were in the middle of a well-deserved Sunday nap when their eighteen-year-old barged in.  Her son asked if he could make a run for the border, the Taco Bell sort. In a groggy haze, (you know, when you […]

Today, my daughter gleefully ran down the stairs and proclaimed, “I have the best news… I found a whole roll of toilet paper in my room.” Toilet paper is no longer just a staple. It’s now a treasured commodity. Overnight, our world has changed. Grocery stores are decimated by desperate shoppers. Malls, theaters, and airport […]

May is Mental Health Awareness month.  Mental health continues to be a taboo subject for many.  Because of shame and the stigma of mental illness, too many individuals do to not seek out the help they need.   Many parents do not seek treatment for their children because of misconceptions and misunderstandings.  For example, the […]