At the end of every day, we practice gratitude with our children. Each of us names something we are thankful for that either happened that day or in general. The…
The Pacific Northwest is home to many things: Orca whales, eight different species of salmon, and, of course, the original Starbucks. You may not know this about us,…
Hey Karen, Someone said you were looking for the “manager” of this current shit show we are living through. I have read through your email of things you…
As parents, there’s a certain level of hypocrisy we get to exercise (lord?) over our kids. “Do as I say, not as I do” applies to numerous situations.…
With so many humans spending more time at home and on-line, we have a unique opportunity to do an imaginary degree in psychology. Hear me out. This is…
Puberty is potentially one of the most awkward times in a person’s life. Periods, boners, breasts. Pubes, B.O. and zits… these are just the physical changes. What about…
If you have a son, I’m sure you’re too exhausted to even read this. But you may want to pay attention because I think I’m onto something. At…
This was to be your swan song year. The year you finally were to strut around the school and go to the seniors’ lounge, wearing the graduation hoodie…
Someone once said “I believe in being honest with my kids, 101 percent.” That someone wasn’t me. I lie to my kids all the time. I’m not just talking…
Sometimes kids get an attitude and talk back. Shocking, I know. Occasionally our children are a little too big for their britches and like to correct every minor…
I know you see me, even though you pretend not to, every time you open the cabinet and grab that other bottle. Stupid Lysol. The guy won’t shut…
The French have an expression, Je suis bien dans ma peau. It means, “I am comfortable in my own skin.” It speaks to confidence, but not only confidence.…
I remember that day like it was yesterday. August 5th, 2019. The day was brutally humid. I remember sweating as I waited for the phone call from my…
The Hallmark Channel’s Christmas parade of premiers could be in real peril. With a full line-up of cuddling, festivals, bake-offs and sing-alongs they may find themselves out of step…