Saturday, October 06, 2018
Saturday, September 01, 2018
My youngest child has a flair for drama. She walks around the house, engaging in little conversations between herself and ... herself.
Monday, August 06, 2018
Ever since he can remember, 14-year-old Landon Kennedy has been fighting against Crohn’s disease.
Saturday, August 04, 2018
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Saturday, February 03, 2018
Nearly every time I pop my head into the world of mom blogging, I see the same darn phrase over and over again.
Saturday, December 02, 2017
Experiencing life alongside little humans is a constant education.
Saturday, September 30, 2017
More than 100 years ago, an American parenting expert named Sidonie Gruenberg popularized the idea of an allowance for children.
Monday, June 05, 2017
Just about 12 years ago, we were gathered at a French restaurant. It was Bastille Day, so the music was loud and colors flashed as dancers moved between tables.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Ron and Nancy Chorman remember when they met as two teenagers in the late 1940s.
Monday, May 01, 2017
In honor of Mother’s Day, I decided to turn my column over to my kids. I asked them some questions about moms, and then I recorded their thoughts with as little prompting as possible.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Talking to your teenager about risks associated with marijuana use can be challenging, especially since it’s become a part of our pop culture.
Sunday, April 16, 2017
I recently said goodbye to a woman who has been in my life for close to 35 years from the same church pew where I said goodbye to her daughter 32 years ago.
Monday, April 10, 2017
There may be no more challenging time for new parents than when their little one is going through the “terrible twos.”
Sunday, April 09, 2017
These tasty hot dogs are perfect with spring coming. It’s a good time to fire up the grill and cook some Guacamole Chili Dogs.
Sunday, April 02, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
Remaining patient and doing your research are vital for couples considering adoption or foster care.
Monday, March 20, 2017
Being a parent comes with its challenges, especially on the topic of best discipline practices. Conscious Discipline teaches parents to remain calm, model positive behaviors and the importance of giving kids choices.
I have never been the kind of person who committed herself to working out in any gym setting. But I have found that there are some forms of exercise I enjoy. I like golf. I enjoy forms of Taekwondo and yoga. I learned this summer that I found kayaking on a lake to be very relaxing. And I walk.
Lifestyles
- Column: This lawyer's trouble with opioids has changed his legal career — for the better
- A West Side police sergeant's plan to save kids
- Minnesota's rare East African developer, general contractor is leading effort to diversify construction
- Two trees will honor teen's life after unexpected take down
- SJSD students win big at national STEM competition
- Coming events, July 14
- Reunions, July 14
- How this Texas college gives every single student help with trauma, mental health
- Respond Now marks 50 years, help for 14,000 families
- Woman loans wedding dress made from husband's WWII parachute to 82nd Airborne Museum
- MO: EXPERTS SAY BE CAREFUL USING FANS DURING HEAT
- Why exercise won't make you lose weight
- NC: DOZENS SICK AGAIN AT SAME BUSINESS PARK
- Dentist: 'If you're not flossing, you probably have gingivitis'
- After skin cancer diagnosis, teacher encourages kids to 'keep fighting'
- EMDR therapy can treat those with anxiety, trauma
- Understanding cause is key to dealing with anger
- Dermatologist: Make sunscreen part of your skincare routine
- Alzheimer's awareness highlighted in June
- Physician says 'sleep hygiene' is key to a good night's rest
Family
- Church utilizes foundation to help fund ministries
- Minister moving from church to community outreach
- Man's book focuses on church, ministry
- After 2011 fire, congregation continues to grow
- Men connect over faith through ministry
- Baptist group works to rebuild flooded homes
- Francis street first celebrates 175th anniversary
- Bible study aims to soothe women's anxiety
- Second annual Blue Mass honors first responders
- Local pastors come together for prayer rally