The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. Buddy the Elf (from Elf). Family traditions hold a unique and powerful place in our lives, especially during the holiday season. As we gather around festive tables, share stories, and participate...
Growth isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating the best version of yourself. (Desiree Panlilio). The holiday season offers a unique moment to pause, reflect, and consider how far we’ve come over the past year. “Silent Night” is a song that brings...
Do not prepare the road for your child; prepare your child for the road. (Anonymous). As parents, it’s easy to feel like we need to take charge of nearly every aspect of our teen’s life. We manage schedules, monitor academics, organize social activities, and even make...
Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. (Charles R. Swindoll). Parenting teens is a dynamic, sometimes daunting journey—one that requires us to equip our children with the tools to navigate an unpredictable and often chaotic world. We want to teach...
A teenager is always too tired to hold a dishcloth, but never too tired to hold a phone. (Unkown). I remember hearing the advice “pick your battles” from other mothers many times over the years, and back then, I thought I understood what it meant. But if I...
Having children is like living in a frat house – nobody sleeps, everything’s broken, and there’s a lot of throwing up. (Ray Romano). Life happens, and even the most carefully thought-out schedules or plans can dissolve in a single moment of crisis or chaos. And that’s...
