As the last weeks of summer slipped away and fall arrived, a bittersweet anticipation took over our house — at least, that’s how I feel. Our only child is starting her final …
Parenting
A Peace-Filled Family
As my two kids and I stood in the airport terminal, waiting for my husband to walk out of security, I had a wave of emotions that flushed over me. I felt …
Remembering Where They Came From
When our kids were younger, I used to trail them with the camera — whether it was my “good” camera or my phone, it didn’t matter. Things kind of tapered off when …
Avoiding Summer Boredom for Older Kids
As I write this, we are completing our first week of summer vacation. If you recall, in an earlier blog, I mentioned that our 13-year-old son asked for one week in the …
DOD Pumps Up Support for Breastfeeding
Every year, we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month in the month of August, and this health observance turns the spotlight on breastfeeding as the premier source of nutrition for babies. As a registered …
Preparing for High School Senior Year
As I write this, thousands of kids nationwide are graduating, including tiny kindergarteners headed to elementary school, anxious middle schoolers worrying about walking high school halls, and seniors bursting with excitement to …