When I Heard my Kids Describe my Marriage.
It all began in the car. The boys had just finished school, and we were headed to the beach…All six of us, or “the whole…
Parenting and Family
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We’re all a work in progress. (But this might help…)
I went for a walk with my good friend recently, and as we climbed the wet trail up the wooded hills, we caught up on…
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Connecting With Your Kids: How to Find the Open Doors
The four boy tuck-in routine can be exhausting. Our four-year old is the most challenging of any of our kids at bedtime, and by the time…
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Helpful Ideas for vacationing with kids (and actually enjoying it!)
I am just getting settled after nearly a month of traveling with three kids (and no hubby along!) While it is fresh on my mind I thought…
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When feeling bad about ourselves makes us parent badly.
One thing is certain: When we’re feeling down on ourselves, it will affect our parenting. We simply cannot be our best self when we are preoccupied…
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The Benefits of Being a Relaxed Parent
I hate to ruin any dreamy notions you may have about our life, but I’ve gotta tell you: Things get stressful in our home, too….
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Stop the Fighting! A Little Help for Sibling Squabbles.
SIBLING SQUABBLING….If I could give you one easy solution to end sibling squabbles, I’d be a millionaire tomorrow. But unfortunately, fighting among siblings is an age-old problem. It…
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Happy Summer! Photos, Links and Love (As I fly away…)
Happy Summer, Friends! It IS official now, right? (Summer that is. Not the friend part. That’s been official for like…ever.) As this post goes live,…
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Happy Father’s Day! Lessons I Learned From My Dad
I don’t think there is a better gift in the world than to be raised by a loving Father. I have been blessed to grow up…
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How to Lighten things up and Laugh more as a Family
When is the last time your whole family all had a good laugh? Like a full-on, happy, hearty, group-laugh? Well, in my household of rambunctious boys,…
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Summer Safety Tips with Dr. Dave and Monica (a VLOG!)
So…it seems summer is upon us! I don’t know how that is even possible since it was Christmas like yesterday, and I haven’t even started spring cleaning…
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Our Staycation at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beachwalk (and Luke’s State Championship)
Some of my favorite memories of childhood were family vacations. Everything from our first trips to Hawaii, to the most simple camping trips stand out…
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