Happy National Dog Day! Every day is Dog Day in my house. As you know, my dogs are a part of our family. Here's a little something I...

BOOKS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Some of my favorite books are children's books. As a preschool teacher, I have the good fortune of reading a...

As the official release date approaches for my very first published children's picture book, I'd like to share my release week schedule...

"It must always be about the music, the songs. The world wants to sing. To rejoice. Never take for granted the power of a song. Love, not...

Have you ever noticed that social media paints a perfect picture? Everyone posts their 'best self'. Smiling faces, joyous moments,...

Sometimes, as I'm sure all moms of grown children do, I just sit back and remember. The memories crash over me like a wave, salty tears...

Vacations are essential to your mental health. Okay, stop laughing. It sounds ridiculous, right? But I'm completely serious, and my...

WHAT'S IN A BIRTHDAY? What does a birthday mean to you? In the most simple of terms, it is the day you officially become one year older....

Celebrate your dad this weekend. My dad's been gone for 3 1/2 years. I can't believe that much time has passed since I last saw his face....

What does Mother's Day mean to you? To me, it is a day to celebrate everything about the wonderful person I call MOM, as well as...

Today's the day I'm discharged from the hospital. Home sweet home! Here's the story of how I got there: I was in my backyard doing...

Happy Birthday, Jordan! Today's the day. My first-born child turns 27 today. Twenty-seven! How can it be possible that a child of mine is...