Raising kind kids with parenting that empowers
Have you ever looked at your child or children in a moment of frustration and thought “they should know better!” It could be something like picking up something they tripped on so the next person doesn’t fall on their face or maybe it’s something as simple as closing the door behind them. Regardless, as adults […]
Imagine a time when you were in a class that tormented your very soul, causing grief and endless studying, with very few rewarding moments to show for it. Maybe it was chemistry, physics, calculus, or even something like physical education. Did forcing you to try and do better make you like it more? Did it […]
The warmth of a good book is sometimes better than a friend. The words hit nerves to inspire and encourage us, the stories embrace our curiosities and comfort our pains, and they help connect us to the truth that the human experience is not all that different from person to person. Stacks of books tuck […]
The Definitive Guide to Authoritative Parenting and How to Do It Right The primary purpose I have here is to help parents, especially young and new parents, understand how to interact with and relate to their children in a way that positively impacts their development. There are many trends, terms, and different parenting styles including […]
Our family currently consists of 5 children and a mix of girls and boys. In the history of growing our family, we have lived in a large 2,500 square foot house with 4 bedrooms and two kids, a 900 square foot apartment with only 2 bedrooms and up to 4 children, and now a large […]
Owning an electric pressure cooker or instant pot, I believe, is a shift in lifestyle. It means I can get a meal done for dinner if I walk into the kitchen at any time of day because I can slow cook or pressure cook and set it to be done whenever I need it. But […]
