What I Will Tell My Kids About this Election

What I Will Tell My Kids About this Election

by | Nov 9, 2016 | Parenting

What to Tell Your Kids About the Election Last night we all watched until our eyes could no longer stay open. Early mornings and a daylight savings hangover forced my boys’ eyes shut before the real numbers were in. They woke up eagerly wanting to know who had...
I Can Be a Parent AND a Friend

I Can Be a Parent AND a Friend

by | Aug 30, 2016 | Parenting, Teens

I Can Be a Parent and a Friend The criticism is familiar: “You know what’s wrong with parents these days? They choose to be friends and refuse to be parents.” I heard it the other day and had to disagree. The choice between being a parent and a...
Every Parent Needs to Talk About Integrity

Every Parent Needs to Talk About Integrity

by | Aug 22, 2016 | Parenting, Teens

Every Parent Needs to Talk About Integrity With Their Kids Every parent needs to talk about integrity with their kids — and the best moments to do it are not lectures at the kitchen table, but real conversations triggered by real events. When the Ryan Lochte...
Great Reads: The Nightingale

Great Reads: The Nightingale

by | Aug 2, 2016 | Books

The Nightingale: Why You Need to Read It The summer is winding down, but there is definitely still time for one last great read — and I have the perfect book: The Nightingale book by Kristin Hannah. I have been recommending this one to everyone. The story is...