Posted January 12, 2021
Have the hard conversations. It’s awkward. It’s cringe-worthy. It’s terrible and miserable…but have the hard conversations. Because here’s the deal, if your kids don’t hear it from you, they are going to hear it from someone else. And who knows what message they will receive? I’m talking about everything from… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted November 13, 2020
“I can’t fix this.” I looked over at my 14-year-old son the other day and had to say something that broke my heart. “I can’t fix this, I can’t make this better, and I can’t do this for you.” Several weeks ago he broke his arm, and now has two… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted April 28, 2020
Special times call for special measures. I’m a firm believer in this phrase, and have seen it’s truth come up over and over again in my life. When we have a brand new baby, it’s time to ignore everything but keeping kids alive. Mac N’ Cheese for dinner three nights… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted April 7, 2020
As hard as this quarantine time is on adults, I think it’s safe to say it’s equally hard, if not harder for our Teens and Tweens. Teens and tweens are working hard to grow away from their parents (which while hard is 100% what they are supposed to be doing).… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted March 20, 2020
I will not say do not weep, for not all tears are evil. J.R.R. Tolkien Wow. I mean, really…wow. The last week has been a bit unreal, am I right? I feel like it’s safe to say we are all in uncharted territory right now. Last week The Cowboy and… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
