Things They Don’t Tell You When You Become a Parent

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 top […]

Four Things I Love About Parenting Adults

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 learning to parent a little bit differently. I have […]

The Art of Letting Go—Parenting Tips for Coping with High School Graduation

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 still sad to let him […]

The Positive Power of Acceptance

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 what is and listen to a good podcast or look […]

Words Matter, Especially To Our Children

I’ve always believed words matter. I know you’ve probably heard this a lot. But I especially feel the truth of this statement as a parent. I have made many mistakes over my time as a parent. But the one thing I’ve realized with these mistakes is that it’s important to take accountability for those mistakes, […]