Tag Archives: kids

New column: “Reporting back from Winter Storm Jonas”

Posted on February 4, 2016 by

This week’s new column in The Greenville News is my family report from Winter Storm Jonas. Which dumped almost 16 inches of snow on my town. Because who doesn’t want to leave their house via sled? To read, click here. … Continue reading →

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New column: “Halloween is the perfect time for grown-ups to show their silly sides”

Posted on October 29, 2015 by

Kids love nothing more than when the grown-ups in their lives act like fools on purpose. And there’s no better time for this than at Halloween! So that’s my column today, at The Greenville News. To read, click here.

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New column: “There’s power in knowing who we really are”

Posted on September 10, 2015 by

Today’s new column is up at The Greenville News, and it’s all about finally figuring out–and admitting–who we really are. With a little extra advice thrown in from my husband. To read, click here.

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Today’s column: “Just what are grown-ups afraid of?”

Posted on August 27, 2015 by

Today’s column in The Greenville News is the product of a dinner table conversation with my six year-old. Hope y’all enjoy! Read it here.

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New column: “All moms need a variety of mama-friends”

Posted on August 20, 2015 by

Today’s column in The Greenville News is for all the mamas–and all the parents, male or female–going through this parenting journey. Because no matter where we are on the journey, we need friends who’ve been there, friends who are there … Continue reading →

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Today’s column: “The older people are right: It goes by so fast”

Posted on July 23, 2015 by

My daughter is turning 6 years old, so today’s new column in The Greenville News is for her. Because the old people are right. To read, click here.

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Today’s column: “But Mom, I’m bored!”

Posted on July 16, 2015 by

Today’s column in The Greenville News is for all the parents out there who’ve heard “I’m bored!” uttered, whined, or moaned at them this summer. Down with boredom, I say! To read, click here.  

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Today’s column: “Summer is half gone. What’s on your to-do list?”

Posted on July 10, 2015 by

Today’s column is up at The Greenville News. It was originally titled “Mid-summer meltdown.” Because it’s July, y’all. July! Hope you enjoy. To read, click here.

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New column today: “It’s time for a technology break”

Posted on May 28, 2015 by

Today’s column in The Greenville News is a plea for all of us — myself most definitely included — to put down our smart phones and look UP. To read it, click here.

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New column: “Watching kids might be the cure for the Christmas blues”

Posted on December 13, 2014 by

Hi, folks. Forgot to post the link to Thursday’s column. I blame it on Finals week at the College where I teach. Or the fact that my toddler’s only slept through the night twice in the past four months. This … Continue reading →

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