Parenting Advice

Recently, my husband and I decided we wanted to plant a little garden. Well, being the overachievers we are, we had to do it top notch, and it definitely was not going to be just a 5x5 foot garden....

I came across Janet Lansbury’s respectful parenting method through a “suggested article” on Facebook. Sometimes those creepy algorithms are actually useful. I don’t remember which article it was, but I was immediately intrigued. My daughter is a smart and...

In less than seven days I am having a scheduled surgery. As a mom of two C-section babies, and a previous hip surgery, this is not unfamiliar territory. However, having joint replacement surgery isn’t your everyday surgery, so of...

Our 1st annual Bloom:: An Event for New and Expecting Moms was hosted on June 27th, 2021 at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort and Spa at Grand National. We were THRILLED to offer this event as it is very...

*Note: This is not a sponsored post, rather one mama’s product review. I don’t tout products often, in fact, I very rarely leave reviews. It is truly out of laziness rather than not wanting to praise some of the amazing...

I’ve had a rough couple of months. I had to make an incredibly difficult decision regarding an unhealthy familial relationship, and I’m still trying to figure out what to do moving forward. My husband and I had issues with...

Throughout my years in the behavior world I’ve taught countless parents, teachers, and staff on how to use reward systems. From simple rewards systems at home to token systems to behavior contracts, I’ve seen how rewards can produce positive...

I once had a job in a very uncomfortable work environment. The kind of uncomfortable that can result in lawsuits and news reports. I should have made a hasty exit when I was told while filling out HR paperwork...

Krista and her family lived down the street from us when she was in about first grade. At the time, our kids ranged in age from 5-10 years old. She'd often come down to play in "the kingdom," an...

Experts say that communication is KEY in successful marriages, and I have to agree with them.  When my husband and I are up on our communication game in our own marriage, life is great, marriage is easy, and home life...