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“Two Simple” Brown Sugar Cake 15 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm

This recipe is too simple: two cups, two eggs, two cans, two teaspoons. It doesn’t get much easier than this, so the girls and I have name it our Two Simple Brown Sugar Cake. A couple of quick notes...

Golden-Brown Every Time 8 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm

“Cookie, Mama?” “Honey, Mom’s getting full.” {short pause + adorable face = Mom’s heart melting} “Ok, just one more.” Wooden cookies were a staple at our house when the girls were toddlers. My lit...

The Missing Part of the Sharing Equation 19 Jul 2013 | 07:48 am

Does “sharing” often go sour at your house? Many of us have only been taught one part of the “Sharing Equation.” I know from reading 101 parenting articles that when my daughter comes to me tattling, ...

My Higher Calling 10 Jul 2013 | 07:00 am

Today we are honored to have Joe Thompson sharing his thoughts on being a stay-at-home parent. All Photos by {N}Duran Photography via Flickr Creative Commons A friend of ours recently asked me if I ...

10 Must-Do Summer Activities 28 Jun 2013 | 04:00 pm

Gooey goodness by Ken Bosma via Flick Creative Commons When school lets out, I always have high hopes and a huge bucket list for the summer. The next thing I know, it’s the end of June and I haven’t ...

The Joys of Childhood 28 Jun 2013 | 04:00 pm

A huge summer storm has just swept through the Badlands. The dynamic landscape melts onto the walkways. Quinn clasps her hands together and asks, “Can we take off our shoes?” I hesitate for a mome...

Plug-in On The Road & Learn 12 Jun 2013 | 06:15 pm

You’re cruising down the highway and your children are grinning from ear to ear with excitement. Three-hours later there’s crying, yelling, and suddenly you hear a scream from the back seat, “She’s to...

Macho Macho Dad 10 Jun 2013 | 07:10 am

Ah, summer. Families are busting out the bikes and I’ve noticed an interesting trend. The kids are wearing helmets. Mom is wearing a helmet. Dad, well… Maybe it’s just in my town or just an anomaly an...

Foster Your Child’s Ability to Concentrate 2 Jun 2013 | 03:20 am

Sunshine streams in and a quiet hum fills the room. I see her expression and it makes me smile. My daughter is in her zone of concentration. My first instinct is to walk over and compliment her on the...

Yes Moments 30 May 2013 | 04:13 am

You’re packed and ready to roll. You’ve made plans for the perfect family vacation. There’s just one tiny glitch. . . Vacations are hard on children. There, I’ve said it. But seriously. . . Think abou...

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