Articles in Family Life

Making Your Own Dreams and Goals a Priority

on October 09, 2017

After a few soul sucking years of saying “maybe one day” and getting through the toddler years, I couldn’t pretend that I didn’t have these dreams anymore. I went back to the drawing board to figure out how to make my own goals & dreams a priority.... Read full article

Bringing Back Old-Fashioned Toys

on April 06, 2017

The scene is all too familiar. Toys are scattered around the room—the noise of blinking toys, buzzing toys, talking toys—all lit by the glow of the television and smartphones in hand.... Read full article

Quality Christmas

on November 30, 2016

We have become radical consumers in our culture. Somehow, more has become best. ... Read full article

A Special Solution To Sibling Strife

on June 03, 2016

They’d barely tumbled in the door from school when it started. “Mom! I called that seat first!” “Mom! She took two cookies and I only got one!” And there I was, jumping in to play referee...again. ... Read full article

Tighten the Family Bond

on June 03, 2016

Ring in the New Year Together... Read full article

Have Baby, Will Travel

on September 06, 2017

All of that to say we tried it because we had no other choice. We have learned that while travel with a baby is different, it’s also completely doable and a new adventure.... Read full article

Boy Mom

on January 19, 2018

When parents share such great news, people should understand that they don’t know what that couple may already be struggling with- possible infertility, loss, or just good old “advanced maternal age.” ... Read full article

Are You a Drone Parent?

on March 01, 2017

What exactly a "Drone Parent" is. Take our quiz to see if you fit the bill.... Read full article

The Pain of Our Children

on October 16, 2017

We do everything in our parental power to protect our children. Desperately wanting to prevent pain. Yet, pain is inevitable. All of my children have been hurt not only by the world but by people they love, including me.... Read full article

Water and Sun Safety

by Dr. Traci Brumund on July 03, 2019

Summer is here! With kids out of school, parents want to make sure that their children are engaged and having fun during their time off. As we head outside for some fresh air and fun in the sun, there are certain sun and water safety recommendations ... Read full article