Parenting Perspective + Experience

A couple of weekends ago I took my son to the Germania Society’s Christkindlmarkt or Christmas Market. It wasn’t just a whim that enticed me to go.  There was the boast of it being “the most authentic Christkindlmarkt in the...

A few months ago I quit my job to be a stay at home mom with my son, who was not yet a year old at the time. It was the first time I didn't have to go to...

Do you ever worry about the adults your children will become? In a world that has so much bad in it, do you find yourself wishing for your family to be part of the good? As parents, there are...

I love the holiday season. In my opinion there's nothing better than when the air turns crisp, Starbucks seasonal beverages return, and costumes go on the shelves. A mantra starts in my head, like "Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas." And...

I think the Elf on the Shelf is a wonderful idea and a fun Christmas tradition! We have had our little elf for a few years now, and we miss her between Christmas night and the day after Thanksgiving....

Write it down! The familiar orders I chant to myself daily. Moms have a lot going on, and I feel confident that most of us will lose that thought if we don't take two seconds to write down. I had no idea...

My second child entered this world four years ago. Six minutes later, her sister, my youngest and last baby, was born. Twins notwithstanding, it was an uneventful delivery. Everyone was healthy, and soon headed home to the other baby, our...

“18 fun Christmas traditions to start!” “Make memories to last a lifetime!” “Make a felt Christmas tree that your toddler can decorate over and over again!” Is it just me, or does every other Pinterest pin tack another fifteen...

The holidays usually mean a lot of family commitments, running around from house to house, credit card debt, and wrapping paper strewn all around.  The holiday season is typically much more stressful than a time for celebration and joy. ...