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Family. They make big messes. They make lots of noise. They drive you crazy. They make your house a home. And you wouldn’t have it any other way. Here are a few of my most popular posts about the joy and chaos of family life.
With each new school year comes new responsibility for your children. That should apply to home as well. They grow up so fast and sometimes it can feel like a punch in the gut when they don’t need you anymore. But doing things for them at home that they really should be doing for themselves […] Read more…
From mass shootings to police brutality to terrorist attacks, our news cycle is filled with one grim story after another. It’s difficult for most adults to digest, let alone our children. Rather than try to process all of this alone, I decided to ask a professional therapist to share some advice on how to talk […] Read more…
I’m drowning. I have migraine headaches on a regular basis. My hair is breaking off. I have chronic back pain. I spend quite a bit of time feeling anxious and overwhelmed. All because of stress. The stress of the never ending list of stuff I need to do. For my business. For my blog. For […] Read more…
It’s Spring Break time! If your family is having a staycation like we are, I’ve got a fun way to rediscover your city with a Spring Break Scavenger Hunt. Whether you are new to a city or have live there for years, this scavenger hunt will give you a chance to explore your city through […] Read more…
Just like any relationship, maintaining a friendship can be a lot of work. It requires patience, compassion, forgiveness and respect. Some friendships will last a lifetime while others only last a season. Sometimes you don’t even realize who your real friends are until something big happens in your life—good or bad. Read more…
No matter how old my daughter is or how many times we’ve had a babysitter, I always feel a bit anxious when I leave her in the care of someone else. You too? Well I’m putting our minds at ease with an essential list of 25 things your babysitter should know about your child and your […] Read more…
As I sent Journey out the door this morning with a box of Valentine’s for her classmates, I realized that it won’t be long before I’m sending her out the door on her first date. There are so many things I want to tell her about the beauty, the heartbreak, the romance, and the many complexities of […] Read more…
The bell has rung and some of your kids are back to school already! Whether your kids have started school or you still have a few weeks to get ready like we do, here are 14 tips for a healthy start to the school year. Read more…
I can’t believe it’s the end of July already! Did the month fly by or what? It was pretty easy to heat things up in my relationship once I committed to the Summer Sex Challenge. But keeping it that way…well…isn’t that the real challenge? Just how do I keep this momentum going so I don’t […] Read more…
The Summer Sex Challenge is almost over…but not before we talk about the big O! Our expert, certified clinical sexologist, sex therapist, author, and speaker Dr. TaMara Griffin, has answers to all the questions you’ve always wanted to know—and some you didn’t even know you had—about how to have your best orgasm yet! All I’m […] Read more…
