Last summer, my family and I were driving home from our vacation when we decided to make a stop at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac for a picnic and to help break up the long drive home. I had heard the views of Lake Winnebago at Lakeside Park were beautiful, but what I didn’t know was what an amazing park it is for children!

My kids are old enough to share in the revolving summer job duties! And guess what!? So are yours!!

Sometimes, the perfect getaway is right in your own backyard. With dozens of parks and beaches, Door County is the perfect destination for a family visit this upcoming summer.

Located less than 40-50 minutes away from the Green Bay/Fox Cities, along the shores of Lake Michigan, the city of Two Rivers will make the perfect distance for your family day-trip. Here are my personal favorite family-friendly hot spots and activities:

“Imposter Syndrome” is the experience of doubting your abilities or feeling like a fraud. It can also be seen in attributing your success to external factors (or “luck”) and is typically seen in men and women equally.

I have probably sat down and tried writing this post ten times. Five years after our consecutive miscarriages, the pain is still so real.

It took me nearly 10 years to find my desire to read again. As a self-proclaimed “lifelong learner”, it saddens me to think of the opportunities I missed over the years to learn new things and better myself.

Stroller running can sound somewhat intimidating because it definitely is an added element of difficulty to your daily run, but it has its pros to consider. If you’re on the fence about doing it, check out the benefits below:

Frog catching keeps my boys active outside because we always walk on a trail while we do it.  It is one of many things our entire family enjoys doing together.

So what do you do with grandparents, friends, or other family members who mean well but might step on your tender, new parent toes? Here are some tips for setting boundaries with family members after having a new baby.