How Not to be Prepared for Mommyhood

How Not to be Prepared for Mommyhood

I’m a firm believer in taking advice. In my mind, if someone has already discovered wisdom through experience it makes sense to listen to what that person has to say. So when I was preparing for my first child, I felt blessed to have so many friends who had recently...
Save Sex for the Honeymoon

Save Sex for the Honeymoon

“I think David should wear a white tuxedo,” my dad insisted. “He is just as pure as Sabrina, so why shouldn’t he dress in white for his wedding day?”  With smirking eyes, my spouse-to-be and I attempted to explain to my dad that white suits were cool in the ‘70s when...
Five Reasons Your Preteen Needs You

Five Reasons Your Preteen Needs You

Your preteen is embarking on the era of adolescence, when many of life’s choices will be made, and they need you now more than ever. Preteens are unique because, unlike most teenagers, they still invite participation and close friendships with parents—an attitude that...