Parenting is such a tough job. I am continually looking for ways to bring more peace and calm into our home. My husband and I, after 19 years of Continue Reading
The Significant Gap: When You Are Waiting for Someone to Change
There is a significant gap between loving someone as they are right now, and holding out for who you wish they could be. It's a painful Continue Reading
A Letter to My Goddaughter
by Jeff Marshall Dear Bekah, Hello, Uncle Oscar here! Congratulations on your high school graduation AND your birthday. What a busy and exciting Continue Reading
The Top 4 Ways to Help the Men in Your Life Be Fantastic Dads
Dads have a tough job. Our culture has made tremendous shifts in the last 50 years regarding the roles of both men and women. Some of these changes Continue Reading
One Momentous Lesson for Whatever Battle You Are Fighting Today
One Momentous Lesson for Whatever Battle I'm fighting a battle today to save my child's life. Eleven years ago my son came into our family. I Continue Reading
For When You Go Without Appreciation
Thank you. Your task is vastly, vitality important yet rarely do you receive words of appreciation. You aren't working for the thank you or Continue Reading
What To Do When People Judge You
Last week my husband and I had to make the incredibly difficult decision to reach out for high-level care for one of our children. We were at such a Continue Reading
DIY Cupcake Paper Garland
Are you looking for a fun, classy way to decorate for an upcoming event? Check out these DIY Cupcake Paper Garlands! My friend Janet put these Continue Reading
Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Shots
If you are looking for the one ROCK STAR dessert to serve at your next party, Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Shots is it. These Chocolate Raspberry Continue Reading
For When You Are Facing a Terrible Decision
Last week, we had to make a terrible decision. We parent children with intense emotional needs. For the sake of my children's privacy, I Continue Reading
Why I Asked My Son to Serve Me (Instead of Me Serving Him)
Yesterday I went to the movies with my 11 year old son along with his class for a field trip, and I asked him to serve me while we were there. I Continue Reading
The Voices of Parents of Children with Special Needs
Last month, I wrote this post asking parents of children with special needs to answer a question about what parenting in their everyday lives is like. Continue Reading
