by Simone Knego | Apr 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Become a parent, they said. It will be fun, they said. But what they don’t tell you is how hard being a parent really is. Don’t get me wrong, being a mom is the best thing I’ve done in my life, other than marrying my husband. Being a wife and mother are definitely the...
by Simone Knego | Jan 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Life is Always an Adventure When You’re Parenting Adults Those of you with adult children know that parenting adults requires a different skill set than what we used when they were children. Because of this, now that four of my six children are adults, I am...
by Simone Knego | Sep 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Everything in parenting goes through phases. And it isn’t until we move through these phases with our children that we really understand the stressors that come with each stage of life. The Beginning Years When our kids are little, our focus is simple—keep them alive....
by Simone Knego | May 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s that time again when parents and teenagers everywhere are gearing up for high school graduation. My son, Ari, graduates from high school tomorrow morning, and I am very excited for him and ready for him to start this next chapter of his life. But a part of me is...
by Simone Knego | Jan 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Throughout my life, I have learned the power that comes from an attitude of acceptance. Having an attitude of acceptance can change almost any circumstance and neutralize tough situations. For example, when I am sitting in traffic, I can get upset, or I can accept...
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