Category: family
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Growing Together: On Marrying Young (and Getting Old)
As we grow old together, we can’t forget to stay young – to remain tapped into that original sense of daring and adventure that allowed us to say “I do” all those years ago, despite the naysayers who said we were too young and naive.
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A Tribute to Monotony
” It may not be automatic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes every daisy separately, but has never got tired of making them.”
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The Disconnect Dilemma: A Case for Delaying Your Child’s First Phone
Somehow, these tools that were intended to keep people connected can also lead to loneliness.
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Trust Is Dangerous
As parents, how do we know when to listen to our fears and when to push past them?
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Reflections on Homeschooling (and Raising) Boys
Everyone used to tell us, “Just wait until you have boys.”
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The 3 Subjects We Want Our Kids to Be Fluent In Before Graduating High School
Spoiler alert: It’s not reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic
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It’s Okay to Be Friends With Your Kids
When our kids bicker and argue with each other, we always ask them to step back and realize something simple and beautiful: That brother or sister you’re fighting with is your best friend.
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Baby Steps: A Simple Path to New Eating Habits in 2025
The care we take in choosing and preparing our food is a reflection of how we care for ourselves, and by extension, the people entrusted to us.
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Stop Reasoning With Your Upset Teenager
We want our children to be able to step back, show their emotions respect, and retain some sovereignty over them.
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Birth, Loss, and the Paradox of Gratitude
“…Everything is necessary. Every least thing. This is the hard lesson.”
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“Who Am I?” The Subtle Risk of Pigeonholing your Children
Sometimes, we get so excited about our child’s strength that we see the signs of destiny upon it.
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