Looking at my kids, you wouldn’t know their name brand shirt and shorts were purchased second hand. You wouldn’t know that the expensive shoes on their feet were actually bought […]
We are the parents. We love you. We are in charge. How come we sometimes forget this one simple line? I’m grateful for the parenting reminders throughout Arlene Pellicane’s new […]
What do you mean you have a B? What do you mean you got third place? What do you mean you’re not taking that honors class or that SAT prep […]
We must stop being so productive in our parenting today so that our children can learn how to be productive in their own lives. In the morning, the productive parent… […]
Nine hundred and thirty-six weeks from birth until our children turn eighteen. Before I even heard the 936 Pennies message, I knew that the time I had to raise my […]
It’s that time of year when we’re asked to buy tagalongs, thin mints, and trefoils. I remember the first time our neighborhood Girl Scouts showed up unannounced on our doorstep […]
Have you chosen your One Word to guide you intentionally toward where you hope to go this new year? Choosing one word to represent 2018 is a simple way to motivate yourself into intentional […]
Over the holiday break, my husband and I continuously threatened to shut off our kids’ cell phone data plans, the wifi, the cable box- anything that might get our relaxing […]
Ushering in the New Year as a family is a golden opportunity to create meaningful memories together. With just a little extra effort, you can turn a simple evening into […]
During the holiday season, the watchful eyes of our children observe not just the presents under the tree but also how we live out our values. They pay attention to […]
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