Kristal, Senior Writer
Modeling Mistakes: Teaching a Life Skill
Mistakes happen. We all make them.
As a kid, I don’t remember explicitly learning how to deal with them. I do remember a few key mistakes I hid from my parents. When I was about...
Middle School: It’s Coming Whether We Want It or Not
Right about now, the reality is setting in for us parents of fifth graders. We have just a few precious months before we send our kids into that character-building, tumble-dry cycle that is Middle...
Fun with Paper: Five Easy Activities for Snow Days
Snow days are fun and exciting.
Until a few hours later, when you are running out of ideas to keep the kids entertained.
Fear not, because there is plenty of fun to be had with a...
Parenting in a Secret Minority
At some point in the journey of parenthood, all of us find ourselves in a minority.
Maybe you find yourself feeding your little one with a bottle in a room filled with breastfeeding covers. Maybe...
Waging War on Germs: Five Ways to Stay Healthy This Year
Every year it happens. Word starts spreading about the germs going around. Kids diagnosed with the flu. Stomach bugs spreading like wildfire. The coughs ringing through the halls at school.
Over the years, I have...
I’ve Become a Third Wheel to My Children
When I became pregnant with my second child, I dreamt about the relationship I wanted my kids to have. After we learned our daughter would have a baby brother, I became worried they wouldn't...
Anxiety: The Uninvited Friend
Is she having fun?
I cannot keep count of how many times I have had to answer this question over the years. My daughter's anxiety means that sometimes when we try something new or are...
Summer Learning: Five Easy Ways to Fit Learning Into Your Summer
Every summer it happens: School ends and my kids and I get so excited about all the fun plans we have. Which is great! Until the end of July comes around, and I realize...
I Am Raising Grown Ups, Not Kids: My New Mantra
As my kids have gotten older, I have struggled with when to let go and when to push them. I will forever say yes if they want me to read to them and snuggle....
A Mom’s Guide to November in Colorado Springs
Fall is flying by here in the Pikes Peak region, and we are loving every minute! Sweater weather, warm drinks, craft fairs and plenty of family fun for everyone. Weekends are jam packed and...