Helping Children deal with Social Stress
I often challenge my kids when they say that someone [...]
Saying Goodbye to Soccer
When Max was little, he was full of so much [...]
You Are Succeeding
Autumn is a sad time for me, and a wonderful [...]
Do Moms enjoy the Holidays?
As a child, I don’t think kids realize what their [...]
Time Scarcity Perspective
My Typical day: Seth wakes me at 6 AM. I [...]
The Money Dance
We learn a lot about money from our parents. I [...]
What Football is Teaching Me
All of you football and hockey parents are so brave. [...]
Is it Ok to Quit?
It hasn’t been the easiest summer for my family. We [...]
Please Don’t Go
I woke up feeling so sad today. It’s my least [...]
Phases of Motherhood
One of my favorite things about summer is connecting with [...]
Mom Guilt
As I set out on this journey to write and [...]
Positive Thinking Muscle
It’s been a rough week. We’ve had a lot going [...]
You Can’t Do It All
I know that I can’t do it all, but I [...]
Summer Pressure
My husband Seth could write this for you. He could [...]
Your Brain Lies To You
You have heard me talk about the brain a little [...]
Summer Sanity for Parents
This is my family’s first week of summer. I have [...]
Lessons from this school year
A lot of your kids are already finished with the [...]
Addressing the Shootings
My heart rate is raised, and my body is already [...]
You are Not a Failure (I promise you)
Sometimes things come up in the Whinypaluza Mom Group that [...]
My Love Letter to Elementary School
Dear Elementary School, It has been an amazing ten years. [...]