Confession: I’ve got the back-to-school blues. With the big day looming in the not-so-distant future, all I can think is: “Summer’s over already?” And yeah, I’m feeling all the feels with my little one starting kindergarten. I’ll miss heading out on adventures with him and his older brother. But also? I’m dreading the alarm clock. … Read more
My family recently loaded up our mini-van and took a little road trip to visit my mom, my younger sister, and her family. Due to the various COVID-19 restrictions, it had been roughly two years since we last saw them. It was so good to reunite and celebrate our relationship in person after such a… Read more
Hey baby, I know you’re busy playing but can you crawl up here on mama’s lap for a few minutes so we can talk? When did you get so big? Not that long ago you were struggling to find steps but this morning you got dressed all by yourself. I beamed as you walked out of… Read more
Raising Boys and Girls Podcast: Intentional Conversations with Amy Fenton and Family If you haven’t already, listen to the podcast now: . . . . . . . . . . The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and… Read more
Summer is in full swing! The temperatures are rising, longer days mean more time outdoors and students everywhere are hanging up their backpacks as an adieu to the days of waking up early for school. Summer camps, baseball, swimming classes are now on a weekly rotation, and if your kids are anything like mine you… Read more
Every now and then, I reminisce about Trash Can Basketball. Have you played? My cousin, Brock, made it up one summer when our parents were busy battling it out in an extended-family Canasta tournament and we kids were left to entertain ourselves. Here’s how it goes: Find yourself an empty bedroom with an empty trashcan… Read more
“Oh no Melanie,” my mother said. “We are walking right back into Mr. Johnson’s store and you are picking up that litter and you need to apologize!” I was 9 years old and on summer break. Mr. Johnson owned a local grocery store, and every Monday my mother and I would pick up the groceries… Read more
If you haven’t already, listen to the podcast now: . . . . . . . . . . The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you expert insight and encouragement to help you have an INTENTIONAL SUMMER! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share what kids… Read more
Americans love a reason to celebrate! Is there any other national holiday that is quite as exciting as the 4th of July? Close your eyes and think about the many Independence Days you have celebrated. What comes to mind? Barbecues, sunshine, lemonade, the feeling of grass beneath your feet, horseshoes, pie-eating contests, hot dogs, swimming,… Read more
“I want to eat cold tangerines and sing out loud in the car with the windows open and wear pink shoes and stay up all night laughing and paint my walls the exact color of the sky right now. I want to sleep hard on clean white sheets and throw parties and eat ripe tomatoes… Read more
