Perspectives in Parenting

My kids, ages 5, 3 and 2, absolutely love summer. They love the days where the sun is hot and popsicles are aplenty. They enjoy lazy mornings eating waffles on the screened porch, while mom sips her hot coffee....

My husband and I have always been more of a stay-in-and-binge-television kind of couple. Neither of us ever really did the club/bar thing and we desperately try to save money whenever possible. However, it seems like since having a...

I went to six post offices yesterday. I know that sounds crazy, but bear with me. I simply needed to mail a package, but it turned into something much bigger. It was one of those days, those tough, slumpy, bad...

Now that I'm a parent, it feels like I am constantly receiving advice, and constantly seeking it out. Occasionally, I'm asked to give it. I've discovered that nothing--NOTHING--teaches you how to filter advice like parenthood. The other day, a friend...

I have a kindergartner, she is 6, and she is my eldest child. She is bright and creative. But, as I do not have another child older or the same age as her, nor many friends with children the...

Have you ever heard of a banana slicer? Maybe I’ve been living under a rock, but I first learned of this funny little gadget at a work conference. I discovered not only does it exist, it is now known...

It’s obvious you are a mom, right!?  I mean, hello! My kids have yelled “mom!” like 10 times in the time it took to type this sentence.  However, if your child(ren) is involved in a sports program, then it...

“Is my child ready for elementary school?” If you’re the parent of a young child or children, chances are you’ve asked yourself this question. In today’s world, parents want to be sure they’re giving their child every advantage and opportunity....

Just like that, the yellow school buses are back on the streets and school has started for thousands of Georgia kids. For moms with little ones, you might be looking for the perfect place to send your child, whether...

Like most people, I think a lot about love during the month of February. Nine years ago I met/started talking to a wonderful guy online. Seven years ago we tied the knot. Our relationship, and love for each other...