Parenting Archives - Sabrina McDonald

Making Mother’s Day Meaningful

Mother’s Day can be a touchy subject for some families. Blended families, for example, often...

I was beating the streets to get a head start on my holiday list. Dreading the downright meanness...

I remember hearing the song “Mary Did You Know?” by Michael English for the first time after...

Life is busy for everyone during the child raising years. School sports games, band concerts, and...

Editor’s Note: This post is dedicated to “dc gal” who left a comment, asking me to share some of...

When I was a child, my mother went through a lot of hard work to help my brother and me learn the...

When my first child was born, a certain quote became very important to me. I found it in a stash...

One of the best lessons I learned as a young mom was babies thrive on routine. Like grown adults,...

A young mother’s work is never done: Feed the baby, change the baby, wash the dishes, sweep the...

I guess just about everyone is scared to become a parent. I was in my 30’s when I became a mom,...

When my children were babies, I loved reading bedtime stories to them. It’s a routine that sets a...

I bought my first smart phone about a year into my journey as a widow. For me, it was a lifesaver....