Today, I want to address a question that readers email me a lot about and something that I was often asked during therapy sessions and this is, “How can I Stop Worrying so Much About What Other People Think?” Whether you are 8 or 88, this is a common issue that we all face at […]
Have You Said These Senseless Things to YOUR Kids?
I just came across a funny post on Babble from popular blogger, Kristen Howerton, 15 Stupid Threats That Parents Should Never Use. She runs the popular site, Rage Against the Minivan, in which she writes about life with 4 kiddos in a no-holds barred approach—which is why she is one of my favorite “mommy bloggers.” […]
Are You Annoying People on Facebook?
What do you normally post on your Facebook page? Are you one of those who are always posting about how great your life is and you couldn’t ask for a better job or more perfect kids? If so…STOP! Even if it’s true, we don’t always want to hear about what you are making for supper, […]
PSU Graduation — Circa 1998
This college graduation picture popped up of my husband, Mark, and me at our Penn State graduation in 1998! Boy, does this photo bring back the memories. Not only did I meet Mark at PSU, but at the time of our graduation, we were already engaged and planning our wedding for the following summer and […]
When the Girls are Away, We Will Play!
Brynlie and Eden are on their annual summer camp trip with our church and get to ride ponies all week! They absolutely love it and Mark and I absolutely love having such a quiet house for 6 days! Yes…Grady is still here, but he doesn’t have anyone to make him mad or fight with—besides me—so […]
Brynlie’s Moving On Up!
My “baby” girl is moving on to Middle School. I am so proud of Brynlie for all that she has accomplished so far in her life and cannot wait to see what the future holds for her. She is such a sweet and caring person that will surely do amazing things with her positivity and […]