Can you believe it's that time of the year again? Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I find myself reminiscing about the good old days when heart-shaped crafts and classroom parties were a big deal. As a single mom whose kids have flown the nest, things have certainly changed on the Valentine's front.
As a mom, and a youth sports coach, I'm disappointed in Travis Kelce.
One of the most difficult things that I’ve endured after having my kid is maintaining, or not maintaining, friendships with people who aren’t modeling the behaviors that I want Coraline to see.
As I navigate the uncharted waters of being a newly empty nester, I find myself reflecting on the challenges I've faced and conquered. This January marks my fourth consecutive "Dry January," a personal journey that has not only transformed my relationship with alcohol but has also allowed me to face life's difficulties head-on without the crutch of a drink.
As I tried to get the house clean enough for Santa's arrival last month, I got bogged down in the sheer volume of STUFF my kids have.
Parenting is an incredible journey filled with joys, challenges, and the constant pursuit of understanding. For me, one of the most profound challenges I face is having a child who is wildly different from me.
I found myself sitting in the stands of The Boy’s Junior Varsity Wrestling tournament, where there were over 150 student-athletes participating.
My wife is from Tennessee and the majority of her family still lives there. We discussed how important it was that our son meets and spends time with her family, so we both made the decision that the week of Thanksgiving would be the best time to do that.
As I sit down to reflect on this holiday season, I find myself enveloped in a symphony of emotions— a unique blend of grief and pride that comes with the territory of being a newly empty nester.
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