But I would argue that as parents, it is our responsibility to savor every age and stage of our kids’ lives. Even the exhausting ones, where your baby wakes up screaming during the night for a feeding.

You can make your personal choices; I am there to support and guide you. Reach. Stretch yourself to your highest potential, so that one day, you might ‘shatter the ceiling’ that you could barely touch when you began.

Did you know May is the official “Mental Health Month?” I have battled with anxiety on and off for most of my life. My anxiety centers around health phobias, and it always feels so silly, but the reality is that I am not alone in my anxiety battles.

Don’t get me wrong: I have 100 percent respect and admiration for those who’ve served – most notably, my brother and my late grandfather. But admittedly, for me, Memorial Day has always had predominant overtones of picnics, parades, and a day off from school.

Spring is here, and sports are starting. Teach your child what it means to be part of a team. Show them what sportsmanship looks like. Don’t be “That Guy”! Remember why they are playing and what they are really playing for.

Not only does a family play a huge role in your partner's life, they did raise them after all, but they can add a huge amount of relief or stress to your life as well.

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.

Octavia would meet someone new and want to draw them a picture or “make them a card.” When kindergarten started, the bus driver was the first recipient to whom my bubbly 5-year-old presented her with a piece of paper with crunchy, brown leaves taped to it.

Fact: College is not cheap. The thought of our kids having considerable debt in their early adult years is not pleasant. So, why not start preparing now?