First of all, I’m sorry. Thoughts and prayers, sorry. It’s going to be ok. Really, they will come back to you, before they hit tween and...

Household Responsibilities for Kids-Pandemic Style We are coming up on ten months of living through a pandemic. I’ve harnessed my inner...

When my kids’ district voted to start the school year out remotely, we decided to book a half a week in northern Michigan in our happy place

Last week I was a mess. I had a migraine that wouldn’t go away, I couldn’t stop reading social media posts and horror story articles...

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Top Ten Parenting Through a Pandemic Tips 1. Say yes more! Make this time novel instead of just frustrating and worrisome. More screens,...

When I carefully planned out my blog for 2020 I didn't save a slot for a pandemic. I didn't save a spot for social distancing and...

As I put on the same pants I've worn a few (meaning seven) times in a row this morning, I was struck with how much the past few weeks...

Once when I worked a 9-5, I was in the middle of a stellar yearly review. Receiving top marks in every category. I felt proud, seen and...

What should you do when you are worried about your child academically? Maybe you notice that your child cannot do any of their homework...

As you may have seen on my social media posts my oldest turned 13 last week. I am now officially a mom of a teen and tween. Though middle...

When my almost teen asked me to write her a special birthday post just like her sister I was honored. These days she spends most of her...

In two days (but who's counting) I'm going on my annual girl's trip to Florida. Yes, I said annual. Yes I said to Florida! And I feel...

Today our middle, the literal and sometimes more figurative center of our family turns 11. Out of our 3, sometimes I feel that she has...

How to build a positive partnership with your child(ren)'s teacher! Post #1 of the "How to Talk Teacher" series Building a positive...

For the first blog of this series, click here: https://www.faabconsulting.com/post/oops-my-kids-think-we-live-in-a-barn In general the...

Restructuring my kids responsibilities-- How I did it? What worked, what bombed! The other day I was throwing away the 20th gold fish...

So you have a child (or 2 or 3...) whose behavior is disrupting the whole household. Guess what, it can get better! It's going to take...

Letting the World Revolve Around one Child -- When You Have Three How I planned the bat mitzvah weekend of my oldest daughter’s dreams,...