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Is the Tooth Fairy real?

Is the Tooth Fairy real? What a question! The answer involves the magic of motherhood and the depths of our love as parents....

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Lessons Learned from a 16-Hour Road Trip

How can you set yourself up for summer road trip success? Learn from my recent 16-hour road trip to Maine! These lessons also apply to so much more than...

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An Intentionally Sweet Summertime

Set yourself up for an intentionally sweet summertime by brainstorming big ideas, getting basic supplies on hand, and setting boundaries!...

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Beautifully Simplistic.

My little girl's hard day & a parenting moment reminded me the beauty of embracing sweet and simple things in life - self care and soul care....

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Chasing Curiosity

Why? Three letters that form my favorite question. I love asking why! Not to be obstinate or needling but to genuinely understand. When my curiosity is...

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Lessons Learned from The Game of Life

Playing a good ol' fashioned board game was a great reminder to stay thankful - regardless of circumstances. What is the game of life teaching you these days?...

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What’s Your Motto?

A family motto is a way of using words as a secret handshake. It's a phrase that is invitational + affirms each time it is spoken. What's yours?...

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The Best Back-to-School Ever!

Back-to-school already? Use these practical tips and wisdom to make it the best school year yet - characterized by grace, empathy and joy....

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Bittersweet Like a Blackberry

We are all messy. Each and every one of us. While my chosen paradigm is one that chooses to look past the thorns to celebrate the berry, there is also a need...

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Lead with Love.

A conversation is completely reframed when you come from a place of love. The emotional safety that allows us to walk through the hard stuff....

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Squeeze in Summer Education

Recently, I was excited to have the opportunity to go on WDBJ7 and share insight about how my family has navigated these challenging and unprecedented times....

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Candy Crush & A Dance Party

What do Candy Crush and a Dance Party have in common? They are both ways I connect with my kids in an intentional and special way. Meet Harper.  She is my...

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{Guest Commentary} Present Parenting

How can parents be more present and avoid digital distractions? That was a question I was recently asked by SmartSocial.com. I was excited to contribute and...

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Swap Your Sorry

I was recently hanging out over Zoom with two friends I really enjoy and deeply respect. As we talked about everything and nothing, genuinely appreciating our...

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Home School Success

With the need for parents everywhere to teach their children at home, a key to sustainable success is balancing strategy with spontaneity....

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