There are six types of fear for moms: Terror Panic We need to talk Dressing rooms Your mother is coming for Christmas (last minute) Cleaning the house for four hours, then watching your little humans destroy it within 10 minutes and knowing this cycle will repeat for 20 years. I can say this because I…
Red Kettle Campaign In Full Swing
Red Kettle Campaign in Full Swing but we need YOU…. KEARNEY — A kettle accompanied by a ringing bell means more change in the bucket, creating even more change throughout the community, Maj. Normalene Daniels said. The Red Kettle Campaign by the Salvation Army is in full swing but Daniels said the organization may not…
Give me your day – I’ll be your strength.
Branches reaching toward the sky, naked and bare, sway in the wind as I lean, stretch and reach for my hazelnut coffee. Being grounded from running as my foot heals has brought many mornings of watching the sun paint the morning sky. These early morning hours have been expectant with promise that I’ll be pounding…
An open letter to the women around the world #sb50 #beyonce
In silence we stood in the steamy bathroom in silence when I whispered, “You don’t think you’re good enough do you? I saw her looking at herself, and I could see the mental list Cheyenne was checking off in her head. Her hair — too curly. Her complexion — not perfect. Her height — too…
Please don’t make me adult today
I don’t want to adult today. The idea of even getting out of bed is a challenge. I would rather go back to the days of nap time, juice boxes, and shoes with Velcro closures. Those first few moments waking up feel that way because it’s a no-responsibility zone. Most mornings, especially Monday mornings such…
Kids & Social Media: Rules, Contracts, Etiquette and Apps Every Parent Should Know About
To watch my NTV News Interview, click here: NTV News – Family Matters Segment “Kids & Social Media” with Heather Riggleman Can we talk about internet safety? Just last week my son was playing a game on my tablet before hopping onto the Youtube app to search for his favorite song, Gangham Style. Even though the…