The “MOM” Count

The “MOM” Count

I have calculated it out.  It is a scientifically and mathematically sound procedure.  I know the daily count of times I hear “MOM!” yelled from somewhere around our home or property.  Two hundred and eighty nine. Some days a few more, some days a few...
Easy way to increase your child’s empathy

Easy way to increase your child’s empathy

Empathy, according to Dr. Daniel Goleman, is one of the 5 components of EQ, or emotional intelligence. How can we create an environment where our kiddos can develop this? Admittedly, I often feel as though my own children are wrapped in themselves, their iPads, and...
Seize it all

Seize it all

Oh honey. Enjoy every moment, it all goes by so quickly. Have you ever attempted to take your crop of children to a fabric store? I mean, please. I attempt to impress by even admitting I went to the fabric store. A mother? Who sews? Saintly. (Let’s not get ahead...