Parenting Perspective + Experience

Kids are the worst. Not all the time, but they sure can hurt your feelings at times. Yet, we still love them! Our daughter hardly remembers anything from about 3- to 7-years old. We made so many incredible and fun...

As we anticipate the arrival of our second child, I can't help but reflect on the wisdom I gained during my first bout with early parenthood. No one is perfect and I'm sure there is so much more I...

A few months ago, my husband and I packed up our kids, pets, and belongings and headed across the country. We truthfully had no idea what we were in for, but we knew it was where we were supposed...

If you haven't already added Encanto to your must watch list, do it now. While I have a special place in my heart for Belle, Raya, and recently, Elsa and Anna, Encanto might be my favorite Disney movie. Before reading on, there might...

I know we all like to say that 2020 and 2021 were the worst years ever - please don't jinx us - but, now that we can reflect, can we find some positives? I know it is so easy...

Student. Runner. Employee. Wife. Household manager. Mother. Friend. I hold so many titles and wear many hats. Balancing time for each of these and prioritizing things is not always easy and can often be downright exhausting. I'm constantly thinking about doing the dishes, while I'm doing...

In the month of November, it's important for us to honor and celebrate the culture and history of Native Americans. Through books and the power of storytelling, our children can learn more about the traditions and heritage; the influence...

When I think back to my childhood, growing up in the south end of Louisville, there is a group of kids in my neighborhood that always comes to mind. We were the neighborhood kids, always together, running around, causing a...

Most everyone has short-term and long-term plans for life, career, and family. I had every intention of going back to work this fall when my youngest started Kindergarten. The pandemic has made me question many things and when to...

November is Military Family Appreciation Month. This is a month of recognition for the families that are the backbone and provide support of those that serve our country. Military families are incredibly resilient, they are strong, and I am...