Who do I think I am to give you advice?
In recent months, I've felt time run away from me, I've been incredibly judgemental of people I love, and I've blamed various people for [...]
When to stop parenting — that is the question
When they turn 18. When they get married. When they have kids of their own. When, if ever, is it time to stop parenting [...]
Why I want my daughter to be her greatest champion
As grim as this may sound, at the end of the day we are the only ones we can depend on to always have [...]
8 beautiful Mother’s Day quotes for motherless daughters
During the weeks leading up to Mother's Day, every restaurant, spa, and retailer is suggesting how you can "show mom how much you love her." But for [...]
Please stop talking! Your kid needs a little peace and quiet.
Peace and quiet. We all need it from time to time. Sometimes we just need to block out the noise. You'd think an aquarium [...]
Marriage advice for newlyweds – inspiration from the ski slopes
If I were asked to share just one piece of marriage advice for newlyweds, this would be it. My husband and I had a pretty quiet [...]
Friendship advice – 8 ways to be a true friend
What does it take to be a true friend? Last week, I reflected on the challenges of asking for help. This week, I find myself [...]
Bonding with your stepchild – 5 lessons I’ve learned
I was once invited by a fellow mom blogger to write and share a post about 10 things that make me happy. When I [...]
Teenage sex — 5 things I want my daughter to know
Teenagers and sex. It's a controversial topic, I know. But here's the thing. Kids are going to do it, regardless of the backgrounds they [...]
Pigsty — welcome to my teenager’s room
I could have sworn that following my one and only pregnancy I gave birth to a bouncing baby girl. As it turns out, I [...]