I do it. You probably do it, too. When our children have a certain set of behaviors and tendencies, then we create a label…
Your Kids Don’t Want You to Be Fair (Ch. 4)
Hold the phone, crazy lady. Let me guess? Your kids want fair. They're constantly groaning and moping about things not being fair (unless, of…
I Never Compare My Kids (Except When I Do)- (Ch. 3)
No good parent intentionally compares their kids. We just all do it unintentionally. Even Mike and Carol Brady didn't purposely bring Jan down, but the…
The Paradox of Sibling Rivalry (Ch. 2)
Imagine that your husband wanted to give polygamy a shot in your marriage. (Stay with me, I'll relate it to siblings shortly) Your husband…
Want Your Kids To Get Along? Start Here. (Ch. 1)
You know the question is rhetorical, right? Everyone wants their kids to get along (I hope). But here's the thing. Many of us believe…
How I Roll With the Punches (Surviving Embarrassment)
We've all had those embarrassing moments. Flush in the face, sweat in the pits, and heart sinking feeling of "Oh no, what did I…
When You Like The Parents, But Not Their Kids
I know I'm not the only one. You know who I'm talking about. You totally hit it off with the parents and so you…
Why Some Relationships Aren’t “Meant to Be”
If it's meant to be, it'll be, it'll be Baby, just let it be If it's meant to be, it'll be, it'll be Baby,…
We Built a New House- Here Are the Companies and People We Recommend
I see this all the time. People ask for recommendations about various home builders or things within the home. We've been building this home…
We Tried 5 More Date Night Ideas in Omaha
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. -Mignon McLaughlin Date night is great. For couples with young…
5 Part-Time Mom Jobs That Aren’t MLM
Let’s face it. MLM isn’t for everyone. While I have A LOT of thoughts on that, I will sum up my opinion by stating…