When a special day like an anniversary or birthday rolls around, a little fantasy comes along with it. Maybe your love will do something unexpected and romantic. Perhaps your family will have supper and a nice relaxing evening together all planned out. The same kind of thinking can apply to a day like Mother’s Day.

Parenting has become an industry. So many books, videos, experts, (ahem) bloggers, and talk shows tell parents what they should and shouldn’t while raising their kids.

As a parent, you want to help your kids. You also need to plan ahead for your own financial needs. You’ll find some great advice in this financial article I found on Yahoo news. But here’s the thought I had running through my mind the entire time I read it – the title of this article is really missing something.

The little family routines in your day may seem predictable and mundane. But these rituals are the glue that keeps your lives connected.

I always thought I would breastfeed my children, even long before they were born. It turns out I had a few unexpected challenges, but nothing that stopped me from doing the best I could. I thought I had seen trends of improved acceptance for what I was doing. My coworkers seemed OK with it. I saw some articles in the newspaper about moms being proud about their breastfeeding. So many friends of mine and moms in my family were breast feeders as well.

This may sound like a broken record that I’ve played many times before, but stress management for parents is something I feel compelled to proclaim.

Everyone in a family may have a unique way of handling tough things. You and your child can benefit from this variety. Let me show you the variety of ways family members can help a child.

A couple of nights ago, one of my daughters asked me a question about the trouble she’d had with her sisters that day. She said quietly, “Mommy, why do we fight so much?” Just another day in the life of a kid with a sibling (or two).

Last night I went to a parent information meeting for middle school for my oldest daughter.  Geez, how time flies.  And yes, I know most people don’t call it junior high anymore.  It’s middle school, but I expect to be corrected a lot by all my girls.  Some old habits are just a little tough to change.

Mom Adjusting To Daughter’s New Experiences

I have a challenge, along with simply accepting that she could possibly be old enough to do this.  I didn’t have a very good overall experience in junior high (middle school).  It was pretty tough for me socially and a massive adjustment.

Hello, and happy late St Patrick’s Day. If you are into sports at all, you also may know this is the first day of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The Big Dance. The Cinderella Teams. The upsets. This is good stuff.