Parenting

There’s something about summer that promises more than it often delivers. Longer days. Warmer nights. The quiet hope that this will be the season you finally feel connected, present, and full of life again. But somewhere between busy schedules, family responsibilities, and the constant “we should hang out soon,” summer can start to feel a […]

There’s a moment every summer when it hits. The snacks are gone.The house is loud.And someone says the dreaded words: “I’m bored.” You started the summer with good intentions. You pictured slow mornings, happy kids, maybe even a little peace for yourself. But now? You’re tired of being the planner, the entertainer, and the referee—all

Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can play a huge role in our lives. For children, learning to be grateful can foster positivity, enhance emotional well-being, and strengthen family bonds. Parents often wonder how to teach gratitude in a way their children will remember. The answer lies in sharing engaging gratitude activities into daily routines,

I wasn’t the most culturally aware child. Most of my time was spent with my nose buried in a book. So foreign names, especially Scandinavian boy names were something unusual. But like most kids my age, I watched the movie “Heavyweights” and laughed my way through the movie. Like when Lars shouted, “Don’t pee in

“Why do you have a boy’s name?” “My mom liked the name and I was her first girl,” was often my go-to response when I didn’t know the real answer of why I was named after a boy prophet. My mom fell in love with the name “Micah” from the Old Testament and decided this