Tag: family
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Wednesday Wisdom: A Parent-to-Parent Heart-to- Heart About Roblox
Let me start here: if your kids have played Roblox, you didn’t fail as a parent. Most of us said yes because it was 2020, the world shut down, our kids were isolated, and Roblox looked like creativity, connection, and harmless fun wrapped in bright colors. We were doing the best we could with what…
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Mastering Household Chaos: The CEO Approach
Do you ever wake up, look around your house, and think, How did it get this chaotic? The floors need attention again. The laundry never seems finished. The to-do list is so long that you do not even know where to begin, let alone how to manage your time and your household with intention. You…
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A New Season, A Fresh Direction
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, I’ve been reflecting on the direction of this blog and what will serve both me and my community best in the coming months. After much thought (and more than a few cups of coffee), I’ve decided to keep my focus on writing—through this blog,…
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The Real Cost of Feminism: A Personal Reflection
I was 17 the first time I heard Gloria Steinem speak at a rally for young women. We were told we were powerful.That we could do anything.That we didn’t need men, and we certainly didn’t need to raise them. Back then, it sounded like a revolution.Today, it sounds like indoctrination. 💔 Nobody Asked the Children…
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The American Dream: Bigger Was Never Better
When the Wall Street Journal runs a headline about Americans being “trapped” in smaller homes and jobs they can’t leave, it strikes a nerve. For Gen Xers like me, the question isn’t whether the American Dream is collapsing—it’s whether we’ve misunderstood what the dream really was all along. The Roots of the Dream The real…
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Back-to-School Photos: Cute Memories or Risky Business?
It’s that time of year when backpacks are packed, outfits are chosen, and those adorable “first day of school” chalkboard signs are ready for their Instagram debut. But while these moments feel heartwarming and share-worthy, they can also unintentionally put your child at risk. The reality is, predators exist both online and offline, and sometimes,…
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Motherhood: Beyond Consumerism
Each May, we set aside a single day to “honor” mothers. It arrives with flowers, cards, French toast breakfasts in bed, and social media reels of smiling women holding handmade gifts. But beyond the brunch menus and Pinterest-perfect parties lies something far more sacred: the calling of motherhood. And yet, somewhere along the way, society…
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What’s It Like on the Other Side of Me
Have you ever noticed how minor irritations can snowball into significant conflicts? The doorbell rings unexpectedly, interrupting your focus. Instead of greeting the visitor with warmth, irritation bubbles up as if your personal space has been invaded. Or perhaps it’s your tone of voice—sarcastic, sharp, and easily misunderstood—that sparks unintended tension.It’s a subtle shift, but…
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