Traditions for When Santa Stops Being Real

Probably one of the most heartbreaking experiences or possibly one of the biggest reliefs, depending on the child, is the moment you tell your child that Santa is not real. I have heard it from many moms and felt it myself, but the moment the Big Guy in the Red Suit is no longer the bringer of...

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Are You A #MomGuilt Addict?

You spend your days running, and not for leisure or for the geeked-out bling medals you see on the ads of social media. Running a 5k would be easier than what you are currently doing, you’re sure of it. The running you are doing is running against the lack of control you feel about your...

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Teaching Teens to STREAK Summer Routines for Back-to-School

It’s been a few weeks since my kids finished out their school year, and I’m sure if you’re anything like me you’re saying to yourself, “I’m not cut out for this!”. Especially if they are teenagers.

I don’t know about you but no one warned me to look...

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The Drive of a "Bulldozer Parent"

I’ve heard is a few times now and I’ve had enough. My generation of parents has been labeled the “Bulldozer Parents”. We seek to guide our children in their futures, so in turn, we are stereotyped as a “Bulldozer”. I call bullshit!

I just arrived home from an...

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