Last week Eliza Fletcher was kidnapped and murdered doing the thing I did for most of my 20s and 30s - running at dusk.
I completed my last full marathon in roughly six hours, and I finished it covered in...
It was a Saturday, and my husband was working during the weekend. My kids were bored, and I needed to leave the house. I didn't want to be around crowds, but I also wanted to try something new. I...
Cultivating your child’s respect for the environment and understanding of the natural world enriches your kid’s life. Not to mention, it empowers them to make decisions that protect our planet. Consider using these tips to nurture your child’s eco-consciousness.
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Elephant and Piggie is a family favorite, not just a favorite, and it's our FAVORITE FAVORITE! I become an actor when I read their stories and genuinely laugh at all their adventures. My oldest daughter's first book she ever...
Fall is in the air, and nothing gets me in the fall spirit like cooking, especially since we live in California and don’t experience the seasons here like I did when I grew up. So, to help mark the changing...
After two years of staring at a laptop, nodding off, or getting fidgety, you’d think kids would be eager to get back to school in person. But school starts before summer ends, and giving up summer fun is a...
These days, having my period sucks! Despite being on birth control (the pill) for much of my adult life, what was once predictable and painless is now unpredictable and painful. I think being in my 40s might have something...
Is spanking a good idea? For me, this is a HARD NO. Here is the news, science, and yogic perspective on spanking.
The news: The Cassville R-IV School District in western MO gave the ‘OK’ to bring back spanking. Using paddles...
Every child deserves a fighting chance at a traditional education. It’s a serious problem that so many don’t have the basic needs to make it to school, and those students are forced to fight against the odds to learn...
I recently wrote a personal essay about my family's experience with mental health. It focused on a sibling's schizophrenia and how the diagnosis has affected our family. As you can imagine writing a piece like this was an emotional...
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5 Top Tips for Skiing Safely This Winter
You’ve been dreaming of this day throughout the scorching summer months – it’s time to strap on your skis, flip down your visor, and...
