7 Things I Learned about Being a Mother to My College-Age Kids
When my kids were younger, I used to get a sinking feeling whenever I thought ahead to the college years. I’d be gripped with the desire to pause time, to…
Why I think it’s great for teens to trick-or-treat
If you’re a parent of a high schooler who wants to dress up with friends and go trick-or-treating and then come back to your house and order pizza, I really…
The Simple and Beautiful Summers of a Stay-At-Home-Mom
For our family, ever since I became a mom, every summer has been a “Camp Mom” summer. Until my kids were in high school I was a stay-at home mom.…
When mom isn’t here to celebrate Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day has not felt the same for the last 18 years. Mother’s Day 2003 was the last time I got to celebrate this holiday with my mom. And because…
Will I Ever Sleep Peacefully Again as a Parent?
Ask any new mom how she’s feeling and you’re bound to hear about her lack of sleep. Newborns wake frequently to eat, and often have their days and nights mixed…
I never want each season of the lives of my kids to end
When I cuddled and nursed my infants, I was sure I could never love them more than I did right then. They were little miracles, and even though I was…
Sleepovers today look nothing like they did when I was a kid
Who remembers what sleepovers were like in the 70s? Anyone? I realize that I’m giving my age away, but that’s okay. Back then, as a child in the 1970s, we…
When Closet Cleaning Becomes A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane
Cleaning out our closets can be an emotional experience. A trip down memory lane. A clearing out of the physically or emotionally outgrown to make room for the new. New…
What really happens when Mom says she’s going to bed
Mom: "Good night...I'm super tired. Gonna go to bed."Also Mom: (thinking) Wait, did I turn off the oven? Better make sure. (checks oven) Yep, oven was off. Gotta turn on…
