Benefits of Reading With Your Kids

Today is National Read Across America Day! (It’s also Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!) Everyone knows that reading is important, since we use it in our lives every single day. More than 75% of all jobs today require at least a 9th-grade reading level. Plus, higher...

My Son And His Broken Heart

Do you know a kid with a broken heart? I’m not talking about puppy love. Or a teenager devastated after a break-up. I’m talking about kids whose hearts are truly physically broken. Kids whose hearts have to be repaired or else a normal life just...

Healthy Alternatives For Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s time to get mentally prepared for the influx of sweets! No matter how hard I try to avoid it, it’s inevitable in a house with 5 kids, ages 2-14. From lollipops, to cookies and cakes – I know...