Rebecca, Senior Writer
Best Books about Raising Boys
My reading list often mirrors seasons in motherhood for me. Lately, my son has moved further through tween-ager and closer to teenager. I have so many questions, new worries, and a desire to be...
Facing the Fitness Class: Tips to Get Started
January has come and gone, and so have everyone’s New Year’s resolutions. But if it has been your goal to exercise, I will tell you a secret: Now is a great time to start.
Why...
Finding your Mother’Hood’ in Colorado Springs
My first mother'hood' was the sweet group of women I met at a prenatal water fitness class at the YMCA—most of us expecting our first babies. Our bellies swelled over the months, and as we treaded...
Reflecting on High School and Finding my Heroes
I have been watching friends of mine navigate their children’s senior year and upcoming graduations—the excitement, the drama, the heartache of letting your child grow up. My kids are tweens, so I am still...
Expectations: How Mine Must Change as My Kids Grow
Expectations. They really trip me up some days. My “motherly” rosy picture is quite lovely, but the reality can be so very different. To make matters more complicated, my expectations are often the exact...
Travel Colorado: Salida
A hidden gem at the edge of the Arkansas Valley, family friendly Salida is worth a visit.
My husband’s family is from Montrose on the Western Slope of Colorado, which is a 5 hour drive...
Words with Kids: Connecting with Tweens
If I am driving them somewhere in the car, having a friend along deems me completely invisible! Suddenly, I am privy to all the dirt on the latest music, fashion, boy/girl crushes and other very fascinating information. This can help me understand my kid in ways that my direct questioning never does.
Well Mama: From Worn Out to Early Morning Workout
When my kids were small, I desperately wanted to go to the YMCA regularly to exercise, but it seemed like the odds were stacked against me. One kid would be sick (can’t leave the house). Or I had been up all night (yet again) with my non-sleeping son and hardly felt up for a trip to the grocery store, let alone to go work out for an hour.
What Book is on Your Nightstand?
This is the time of year that I love to climb into bed with a good book. Cool evenings are perfect for curling up under soft sheets and sipping a cup of tea while...
COSMB Cares: Helping Homeless Families with Children
Imagine that you are a single mother with two kids who has lost her job and been evicted from her apartment. You have been staying with friends, but you have been asked to leave....