Learning to Celebrate
by Laura Senske
Are you good at celebrating? It may sound strange, but celebration doesn’t come naturally for me. I’m the kind of person that likes to stay in motion. Performance can drive...
When Maternity Leave Ends
by Kate Awsumb
As silly at it sounds, reaching the end of a favorite TV series makes me feel deflated, empty, an embarrassingly deep sense of loss. The end of maternity leave? Let’s...
Choosing Presence
“If you had a full bank account and a clear calendar, what would you do?” I’m reading Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist right now for the second time and...
Keeping It Real (and Sane) During Family Photos
Photo Credit: Chelsie Lopez Photography With the holidays having come and gone, and more special occasions around the corner, many of us are in the thick of family photo...
I’ve Separated From My Child’s Mother/Father. Now What?
Seek legal advice early in the process. The end of a relationship can be an emotional and overwhelming time, in and of itself. If you also share a child, or...
Making a School Choice for Your Child
As a parent of two children under the age of five, I find myself constantly thinking about my parenting decisions. Should I have stayed home to raise them during these...
A Child’s Perception of Life Behind Walls
My brother, Noah, has lived in prison for the whole time I’ve been a parent. I’ve never been one to hide the truth. I especially do not hide what our real life...
The Worrier and Her Tactics
by Laura Senske
Worry: the age-old friend that contributes to early wrinkles and daily frustration. Are there any other mamas out there that battle with worry on a daily basis? I tend to...
All the Single Mamas
I sometimes hear Beyoncé singing a different version of her hit song in my head. It goes like this: All the single mamas! (All the single mamas) All the single...
MLK and First Grade Tears
“I have GOT to talk to you!” she said, coming out into the hallway. Her hushed, serious tone told me this wasn’t a cute kid story from the day. “Oh...
Winter Birthday? No Problem!
We are Minnesotans. We are tough. A little cold is nothing to us. We wear flip-flops in the winter. Our kids beg to play on the mountains of snow piled...
Brilliant Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything
Do you have that special someone in your life that is hard to buy for because they seem to have everything already? I love giving gifts but I still struggle...
Developing Positive Self-Talk
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