The inevitable excitement of a new school year is starting to bubble up in me. Picking out school clothes, binders, folders, lunch bags, and backpacks. There's the somewhat naive but always enticing dream

Sitting in the car today as my oldest drove me to her drop off location (working on those driving permit hours), we had a very interesting conversation. We were discussing the realities of environments.

I remember the natural tunnel vision of teenage-hood. The small, long, unflatteringly lit cave where everything seems to have monumental repercussions. I remember how a single off kilter interaction could

This week has been busy. Full of the good, the mundane, the rush. A list of errands that requires six different stores on opposite sides of the city, some larger house chores that seem to always land on

I was interested to find a growing theme in many of the comments from a recent article I wrote, Teach Your Kids They Have a Voice. Many readers highlighted how the concept of 'using your voice' to set

Today was full of complex conversations. Layered jokes and memories being endlessly woven together by three pre-teen voices. No attempt was made to hold back their hysterical laughter, shouts of glee,

As I rolled smoothly down the cool glass, I saw her walking towards the car. She seemed rushed, anxious. The lightness of her geranium perfume was weighed down by the damp blanket of my brothers in arms.

Every child is completely unique. I certainly don't subscribe to any train of thought that uses a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. I simply share from my own experiences from my small sliver of

One of the core values in our family is protecting the balance of being Creatives more than Consumers. Our culture today is full of an endless stream of things to consume. TV, movies, internet, music,

I’m Kristin, I’ve lived an interesting kaleidoscope of life so far in these 35 years. I’ve had the privilege of wearing many hats, and seeing the world through a variety of perspectives. Singer, songwriter,