I read this, and it has stayed with me. Sure, the story is about mothers, but more, it is about that loving, unquestioning, steady...

I’m telling you, the best option is swimming. This is a great answer for so many questions: What is a great fitness option regardless of...

Who is 'Us' and who is 'Them'? It's us versus them. Kids versus adults. Republicans versus democrats. Boys versus girls. Americans...

Divinity Life will take things from you, and give things to you, gradually and continuously. It’s funny how we outgrow what we once...

I remember where I was on September 11, 2001. I think most people do. We were in Niger, our first post overseas. It was getting to the...

Excited to be offering a workshop for those of you who are new to post. Let's help you help yourself get settled and find your new happy...

How do I find some balance here when I am juggling pretty much every little thing and it feels like every other ball is dropping? I am in...

I read this post from a favorite website a while ago and it stuck with me, especially as we weathered week after week of progressively...

My dearest boys, So excited! School is about to start! Admit it: it will be nice, won’t it, to have a bit more structure to your day? ...

Last post, I discussed the different parts of the nutrition label that is now included as part of the packaging on most processed foods....

Nutrition labels are supposed to make life easier for you, help you to understand what is in the food you are opting to eat, and make...

Good enough mom (and dad) If you hear nothing else today, I hope you hear me when I say you are good enough. You and all you do is good...

Recently, my family and I had the opportunity to adventure around our island and visit Sigiriya, which is ancient rock fortress that was...

Let me preface this by asking you to please consider how important sun protection is for you and for your family. I know, I say that...

I read this a bit ago, and it has stuck with me. I try to convey this with words and with action to my kids, and to those around me. I...

I know throughout these last few months, going through the different types of wellness, I have given you a lot of information to process....

One of the most rewarding parts of parenting is that moment when you see your child really GET a new thing. It can be small such as the...

Gratitude Grateful. How many of you know what it truly means to be grateful? Beyond the superficial ‘Thanks’ we award those who hand us a...

“A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of cake for five people, promptly announces she never did care for cake.” ~...

It’s the time of year when we think about what we want to fix about ourselves. It’s the time of year we think about big goals and cutting...