Here’s the Thing About TikTok
In this weird new locked-down world, we’re all doing things we never imagined. I’m not leaving the house unless I’m in face masks and gloves. I stalk store websites for toilet paper. And here’s the biggest shock: I joined Tik Tok.…
5 Ways to Celebrate While Social Distancing
When I asked Penn for a small birthday celebration with the kids weeks before social distancing, I never quite imagined this. I certainly had a nice day. I got to relax with my family and connect with loved ones on…
Parents, What You’re Doing Is Impossible
[Portions of this blog were taken from a Facebook post written by Dr. Emily King] What parents are being asked to do right now is not humanly possible. Working, parenting, and teaching are three different jobs that cannot be done…
Homemade Scavenger Hunt – Download
My kids have always loved a good homemade scavenger hunt, especially Penn Charles. When they were younger I used to make them when we had an occasional snow day or to fight the summer break slump. Now that they are…
The Dark Side of Social Media
So a bit of a disclaimer, this podcast episode is around the heavy topic of social media and the prevalence of sexual predators. There is content in these links and on the show that people may find distributing. Though it’s…
Our Top 5 Craft Fails | Craftbusters
For over two years, our family has been testing crafts from the internet to see what happens when real people try them. We made the decision last summer to step up our game and bring in Monica Mangin. As my…
Never Say This To Someone with a Special Needs Child
You know what I’m guilty of? Saying the phrase: “Let me know if you need anything.” Especially to friends of mine with special needs children. What I learned this week from Dr. Emily King (our favorite child and adolescent psychologist…
Are Screens Wrecking Intimacy? Here’s How to Stop It.
Click here to get more information and tickets to our live podcast recording next month in Raleigh, NC! There is a familiar scene at our house on any given night: Penn gets excited about watching something and he turns on…
What Animals Can Teach Us About Being Better Humans
Click here to get more information and tickets to our live podcast recording next month in Raleigh, NC! Penn was feeling in a funk this week, so we had to call in one of our favorite experts to help pull…
How to Set Boundaries & When to Say No
I call this time of year “Boundary Setting Season.” There are so many responsibilities, commitments, and people pulling our attention. I used to have a very hard time saying no. I would say yes when I really meant no, then…
