There’s still time for some sun-splashed patriotic summer fun adventures. August offers the ideal opportunity to enjoy family vacations, weekend getaways, and memorable outings together before school starts. Who’s with me? With sunny skies, vibrant blooms, and plenty of opportunities for adventure, these summer days are perfect for making memories and showing your patriotic pride. Combine family fun with meaningful learning by exploring destinations that celebrate America's s

Girls are great. I may be a little biased because I raised three of them – still, girls are colorful, expressive, emotive, creative, caring, and fun-loving all in one unique package! The Bible says that God "formed a man from the dust," and the woman, according to the New American Standard Version, He "fashioned." I like that imagery. It is so descriptive of the beauty and mystery of women – and girls. Parenting boys or girls has some new and prevalent challenges in this gene

The Myth of Having It All: 5 Ways Moms Can Thrive It’s an age-old question: Can you have it all? What is “it,” anyway? Is it an Instagram-worthy marriage, children, friends, career… with a social life? Is it showing men that we have just as much upward mobility, focused on a career path as we also run a home, manage the kids’ schedules, and still have energy for more? Some of you are already spinning those plates, and once in a while, one crashes to the ground. You must sto

What are your impressions of Gen Z? We do tend to embrace stereotypes of them, Millennials, and even “Boomers.” It’s not really fair. Gen Z has been accused of excessive gaming and video scrolling, social media overload, and living too long in parents’ basements. It may be true in some cases. There may even be some among the government employees who seem to be missing in action as Elon Musk, and DOGE seek signs of life for millions of government workers. It’s not that hard. J

It’s an age-old question: Can you have it all? What is “it,” anyway? Is it an Instagram-worthy marriage, children, friends, career… with a social life? Is it showing men that we have just as much upward mobility, focused on a career path as we also run a home, manage the kids’ schedules, and still have energy for more? Some of you are already spinning those plates, and once in a while, one crashes to the ground. You must stop everything, grab the broom and dustpan and then re