Relationships

(Because “How was school?” isn’t cutting it anymore) We raise them, feed them, love them with everything we’ve got—and yet, sometimes, it feels...

(Because the best conversations usually start with something unexpected) Let’s be honest: getting your kid to open up can feel like trying to talk...

Let’s be real: parenting is one of the most rewarding things we’ll ever do – and one of the most relentless. When the exhaustion starts outweighing...

Kids will find belonging somewhere – so why not make sure they find it at home? When children feel seen, heard, and valued within their family,...

Grief has a way of hollowing out the holidays, doesn’t it? The laughter feels quieter, the lights dimmer, and the absence of a loved one weighs...

When our moms come to visit, the whole household seems to transform with their extraordinary help. Yet, it’s not always easy to accept her...

Life doesn’t always grant us the closure we seek, and some of the most painful goodbyes are those that remain unspoken. But these silent farewells...

Author and speaker Donna Cutting recently shared a deeply authentic and heartfelt post, offering solace and understanding to those who have lost a...

Our children and grandchildren have more than physical needs; they also have psychological and emotional needs. Of them, one of the most pressing is...

Our kids and grandkids are bound to frustrate us at times. It’s part of the deal. Sometimes we get so used to being frustrated that we can’t find...

Ask your child what they want from you, and they’re likely to say “the newest iPhone” or “a pair of Jordans” or “to leave me alone and let me do...

As parents and grandparents, we want our children to develop great judgement. In order to ensure they do; we often try to control the quality of the...

Each household is run differently, and as a parent, you determine the behaviors that are acceptable or unacceptable underneath your roof. Add in...

One of the hardest truths to accept is that we cannot control how others perceive us. The instinct to defend ourselves, to explain, and to convince...

For those of us who are graced to still have our mothers here with us, there are moments when words escape us too quickly. We respond with sharp or...

Many of us are on a precious and sacred path of healing the wounds we received from our mothers. Whether we were abused, neglected or abandoned,...

The origins and info about Father’s Day is fascinating! In honor of this exquisite holiday honoring all dads, here are the cool, fun and fascinating...

When you lose a parent, you enter an uncharted world where your role as a child shifts dramatically, no matter your age. This poem by Donna Ashworth...

Mother’s Day is one of the most cherished holidays worldwide. A captivating history of the holiday and some fun facts offer a deeper appreciation...

For those of us who have experienced a rocky relationship with our mother, the mere mention of her name can evoke a myriad of emotions. Perhaps your...

All apologies are not created equal. Distinguishing a real apology from an insincere one can be confusing and frustrating. We’ve all done it where...

We think we’re being wonderful parents and grandparents when we praise children for being so smart. Believe it or not, it doesn’t work. It’s time to...

When my mom died during COVID a few years ago, she didn't want a funeral service she just wanted to be put in a box, no embalming, no nothing. So, I...

Our collective understanding of Forgiveness contains distorted myths that we perpetuate culturally. One of the goal’s of Project Forgive is to...