After a lot of research, I decided to try the latest buzzword I had seen floating around. KETO.

There is comfort in having a plan, knowing what they want, and feeling of control, especially in pregnancy when they feel so out of control.

My oldest child is nine and in fourth grade, so surely no one is talking about sex on the playground!?! According to his response, no, they don’t talk about it *other* than this one time the girl said she hates that word. In my head- “”

Some of us are struggling to maintain long-standing friendships. Some of us are longing for close friendships and struggling to find them. Whether you live near your friends or not, text messages can become a regular way to communicate our quick thoughts, especially our parenting successes and failures.

I’m working on my baby steps to move my family in the correct direction. We might never be the family to enjoy homemade pancakes before school, but hopefully we can move away from, “Why haven’t you finished your cereal yet? Get back here and eat!”

Moms across the country and around the world can agree: Mornings are rough. And until technology allows us to teleport our kids to class, those of us who drive are going to have to deal with the headaches of the school drop-off lane.

And there are MANY fears and worries that we have as parents! You are not alone! Here are some of the top worries that many parents have and ways to try to overcome them.

One of my goals when I had children was to pass the love of travel and exploration to them. Little did I realize when I made that goal, traveling on an airplane with a child is not always easy. Three years later, I’ve tested ways to make travel easier.

About a month ago, I walked into my four-year-old son’s room and said, “Rise n’ shine!” I didn’t think about it at all; he asked what I meant, and I told him I wanted him to get up and be his best self.

Here are some simple ways to fill your home with joy all year: