This was the year my daughter stopped believing in Santa. We knew it was here, we even had a chance to chat about it and she shared how special Christmas was to her, and what she was looking for in […]
Here on our island we don’t have much in the way of affordable clothes for tweens and teens. So when my girls are craving something new, it means an expensive trip to the big island or …
I remember when my husband and I were first talking about having children. We spent a lot of time discussing the values of parenting we wanted to ensure we had. We wanted kids that could …
I keep having to slow down and reminder myself that the little things matter. It is so easy to get caught up in the work that keeps coming in, the dirty floors in the kitchen, …
We are huge believers in teaching our children about other parts of the world, not only so they can become more educated, but also so they can get a better perspective of opportunities and how …
I remember sitting in a row boat with my sister and our pseudo cousins when I was around 12. It was winter, and it was cold out and I remember the frozen metal against my …
We have shared our experience with Ooka Island a few times over the past month, but what I have come right out to say, is that 100% it works. I went to my sons Parent-Teacher interview …
I was chatting with a client the other morning, both of us working from our couches, with sickly children draped over us. We were attempting to go through our list of items to discuss, in …
This is the exact time of year that the sick days seem to become a regular part of the week. One kid down, then another, and another. Soon dad is in bed with the dreaded …
Kids get bored. As a parent, and former kid myself, I know this. But, it is something that I frequently forget. To be able to capture a child's attention, for a prolonged period of time …
I haven't been a very good parent really. I never had that pile of parenting books beside my bedside table, and I could never remember to say all those little changes we were supposed to …
I remember our first Halloween with our daughter. She was about 10 months old, and we dressed her up as a fuzzy, purple monster and took her trick-or-treating with her older cousins. We probably did a …
I'll be honest here, there are a lot of things that I am not super successful at as a parent. I am not great at getting the kids teeth brushed each night, or teaching them …
Since our kids have been old enough to stand we have been bringing them into the kitchen with us. I am a true believer that our role as parents is to make our kids independent …
I have had these photos on my desktop for over a month, meaning to share, but not really knowing HOW (or why you would care) Why? Cause my girl took them. My daughter is 11, and …
