What They Did On Summer Vacation
From rafting down the Chattanooga to rock climbing in an air conditioned gym, six bloggers tell us all about their adventures on their summer vacation.
From rafting down the Chattanooga to rock climbing in an air conditioned gym, six bloggers tell us all about their adventures on their summer vacation.
Does your Mother-In-Law make insulting comments when she’s around you and your children? Catherine Connors offers advice for how to deal with the smack talk.
Ritual binds us together and make us aware that we are all more alike than different. Here are some interesting parenting traditions from around the world.
When a family member is mentally ill, you may think they’re the only ones who need help, but you’re probably wrong.
We love to hear back after we dole out the advice. I know you do too, dear readers. This story was very concerning to many of you, so here’s an update.
Family night should be easy, but trust me, what you think is fun and what your children think is fun are often worlds apart. So, we thought up some rules.
This is the first in a series of posts on Family Traditions. Here Liz Stanley shares the origins of a family birthday tradition.
The day I was married I was given a Christmas ornament by my neighbors. A new tradition started when I opened that little crystal charm on a red satin ribbon.
While decorating for the holidays with the family, I asked my kids about their favorite family tradition. Their answer surprised me.
When personal time as a parent is few and far between, how do you nurture your marriage as well?
Normal things that most families do together like eating dinner, going for ice cream, or even getting to church on time require a hilarious amount of effort.
Sometimes parenting feels extra challenging. Train yourself to find the win in every day situations. Even in the less obvious ones.
I have found I’m much more laid back with parenting my second child, but that doesn’t mean he’s any less loved. Can you relate?
Some ideas to help your small children feel more comfortable at family gatherings when they are reunited with those who love them from far-away.
They say “it’s not the house that makes the home.” I am more convinced than ever that what they say is true.
Watching my grandmother play with my daughter I am reminded of why I loved spending time with her as a child. She inspires me to want to be a better mother.
We want our children to have a happy Christmas and to give them what they want, but how do we help our children appreciate how blessed they are?
Last year was a tough for me on many levels. I lost my joy. This upcoming year I am determined to get it back and make my family happier in the process.
We all struggle with different areas of motherhood. There is no such thing as a perfect mother. We all have different strengths. We all have our weaknesses.
The story of when I came home to visit and discovered that my 50-year-old mom had transformed my room into a Mickey Mouse shrine. How do you think my 20-year-old self handled that?