Some of the most important lessons our kids learn start in the toddler years.

“A ship in a harbor is safe. But that’s not what ships are built for.” — John A. Shedd

At the end of the day, each of us is just trying to get through the day. We are all trying to be normal.

After fifteen years of driving minivans, I am passing the baton to the next generation.

As humans, we can only know what it’s like to be the age we are — or younger. Understanding this can help us understand our children’s perspectives.

A treasure tucked into my grandmother’s 1944 purse made voting extra special this year.

Learning to block out the noise and focus on ourselves is a very important life skill.

One of the most important things we can teach our kids is to sit with their negative emotions.

Talk to your kids about their mental health. End the stigma. Don’t be afraid to ask the hardest questions.

Don’t accept blame for someone’s else’s emotions, and don’t blame someone else for yours.

Like trees in a storm, there’s only so much people can take before they snap.

Let's talk about sorority rush, or recruitment, as it's now called.

Yes, our kids need us. But as they get older, they need us in less hands-on ways.

Even in the phase where they don’t like you, remember this, too, shall pass.

For mental health awareness, we can start by naming the emotions that come for our children.