Perspectives in Parenting

You never know just how much you want something until you're told you can't have it.  At the age of 18, I was told I wouldn't be able to conceive without the help of modern medicine. Before that, I'd...

Samuel L. Jackson wants to know what's in your wallet.  And I want to know what's in your book. I was recently talking to a very dear friend, who was sharing with me some entries from a book.  It was...

I am a life-long people pleaser. Even as a little girl, I’d defer to what the other kids wanted to play because it just seemed like the “right” thing to do. While there’s something to be said for tapping...

Generally, even with my sarcastic and teasing nature, I consider myself a nice person. I tip my waiter generously, open doors for moms with strollers, and greet strangers I pass on the street. However, do these actions represent kindness...

Curious about what your preschooler does ALL day at school? How do those magical teachers keep them entertained and happy for 8+ hours on the daily?  The Alpharetta location of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool gave us a glimpse of...

Nice guys finish last. This feels true sometimes, well, honestly, most of the time. I wish I could tell my sons it wasn't so. In a world where power and position over others seem to be the holy grail of manhood, I...

Ever since my kiddo discovered the joys of licking the spoon, she wants to bake all the time. Seriously. All. The. Time. Because I try to implement a policy of "if there's no reason not to, why not?", I...

Yes, you read that right.  I dyed my 13-year-old niece's hair purple. Yes, it was her idea. And yes, she ambushed me to do it. I walked into her house with my 7-year-old nephew after picking him up from camp...

I tend to be a fairly introverted person and making new friends has never been easy for me. I prefer to peruse social media, spend time with my family, curl up with a good book {and my cats}, and...

I  love personality profiles. I find them so helpful in relationships, ministry, and parenting. Recently the latest trend is to discover your Enneagram Number. I am a 3. Because I write a blog and give unasked-for advice, you may...