Our dogs both have had obvious and hard-to-ignore connections to my beloved grandfather, which helps me connect with him each day.

If your kids ask a ton of questions like mine do, I recommend subscribing to the Who Smarted? podcast.

As we continue to struggle through 2020, my kids and I created a Christmas countdown project to give us all something to look forward to.

In this time of distance learning, it's me who's learning the most about the amazing person my son is growing up to be.

As I reflect on my experience as president of a local civic organization, I know I want to pass along a legacy of service to my kids.

My mom's incredible strength is a true example for me as a woman and a mother. I miss her everyday.

Noah’s been playing more songs from my music library. And I realize that I will have to be a little more vigilant as to what he is choosing.

Now that I'm home with my kids each day, I've realized how much they cling to me. They have no respect for personal space.

It's taken nearly my entire life, but I've finally accepted my naturally curly hair--just in time to work on accepting the gray.

I didn’t realize that indoor play areas could be so dramatic. Between the hitting and yelling and snide comments, it can be intense.

Early on, I understood that dates and numbers meant something and could carry a great deal of significance.

I had to represent my dad at a recent NHL game between my hometown Minnesota Wild and his beloved Detroit Red Wings.

I'm not going to lie. I am capable of being entertained by several of my son's favorite TV shows.

As I mark what would have been my parents' 40th anniversary, I reflect on their marriage and my own.

Leaving my childhood home for the last time was, understandably, an emotional experience. Now I'll keep those amazing memories in my heart.

As I transition to my new job as a stay-at-home mom, I want to create lasting memories for my kids of this special time we have together.