Ages + Stages

This year was our first family summer vacation. We headed east to Florida, more specifically, Fort Lauderdale. Why Florida? Well, my husband graduated from Knox Theological Seminary with a Master's Degree in Classical Christian Studies. I am so super...

Oh, sibling comparison and competition... how I detest thee. I am a middle child. I have an older sister and a younger brother. I don't have any real memories of competing with them, but I'm sure my mom would tell...

My daughter and I try to take a weekend road trip at least once a year for mom and daughter bonding. So, we're pretty much road trip experts, in a sense. Although, I won't actually claim to be an...

Recently a dear friend asked me, “So, how’s it going with three little boys?” I said to her, “For the first time in my life, I am taking it one day at a time.” She threw her head back with...

Soccer, ballet, basketball, boy scouts, and dance team are a few of the after school activities that occupy my children's time. Life with four children can get very hectic! Now, add in practices, games, recitals, and club events... that's...

Every other Wednesday I am fortunate to get two hours of time with a wonderful group of moms. During this time my 2 year old daughter attends "school." As we were leaving the other day there was a young...

April is child abuse awareness month. Child abuse is more prevalent than anyone would care to imagine. It can happen to any child, of any race, any age, and either sex. One in ten children will be sexually abused by...

I will never forget the day I first heard the story of Maggie’s death. Maggie was a beautiful two-year-old little girl who was killed by her caregiver one afternoon while her parents were at work and her older brother...

Here's to your kids: The kid who loves to read The kid who would rather watch a movie The kid who loves to make noise The kid who is quiet The kid who loves to play sports The kid that does not like sports The kid...

Mother's Day Out. It really is a glorious thing. Something many stay at home mommas don't even consider. But they should! Oh they should, they should, they should.  Not only is it awesome for moms but its great for...