Parenting Perspectives

You know how when you open the pepper shaker you have two options? You can sift, or you can pour. Well, I’m a pourer. It’s how I’ve always lived my life, and it’s served me pretty well. Pouring myself into everything...

Melissa Smith, teacher at Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Reggio Emilia, the educational cornerstone on which Little Sunshine is based. She recounts her experience and what she learned below.    Without question, early...

You may have a love/hate relationship with the freckles that cover your skin, but they’re harmless. When you’re covered with moles like I am, that’s a whole different story. May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and as someone who’s had...

When people hear you’re a foster parent. You’ll get one of two things…. “I could never do it; I’d get too attached” or “I’ve always wanted to do that.” What strikes me is how many people tell me they...

Petals & Polish was an ideal way to spend a beautiful spring morning! We gathered at the gorgeous Frenchies Modern Nail Care -Des Peres for a morning filled with brunch by Twin Oak,  and flowers by Botanicals Design Studio...

"I'm not a runner."  I've been told that countless times throughout my years of coaching.  Ahhh, the elusive 'runner'.....what exactly does that mean?  Someone who only runs and doesn't walk for exercise?  Not even during a warm up?  Someone...

Doo be doo be doooo… Now that I’ve put that song in your head… (you’re welcome!) Does it ever seem as if you and your spouse are like strangers in the night? You’re both so overwhelmed or involved with work,...

Not only do parents have an enormous effect on their children’s physical, social, and emotional development, but they also play an important role academically. Now hear me out… I know as well as anyone that our jam packed and...

The countdown is on.  Twenty-seven days until he moves out.  I have been happily swimming in denial until now.  We've known this day would come.  Sweet Alex has been with us 2.5 years, much longer than any child should...

I tend to be a controller - a very controlling controller. I make lists and I plan out contingency plans A, B and C for nearly every aspect of my life. When it comes to my love of gardening,...