Parents often feel self-conscious taking their small children to church. We worry that our little ones will disturb others or prevent us from “getting anything out of Mass.” While we […]
Beyond texting
As children and teens return to school after the holiday break, now is the time to evaluate your family’s ability to communicate. Here are some tips for healthy communication: ••• […]
Perfect dark
It was 4 a.m. one Sunday morning, and the power went out. No big deal. Everyone’s asleep. Except that my kids sleep with night lights, and there are white-noise machines […]
Cherishing the gift of time
Time. In today’s world, there never seems to be enough of it. As the speed of family life continues to increase, how we use our time together (and even the […]
How much activity is too much?
The ability to multitask has become a badge of honor in our society. With the idea that we can “have it all” if we can “do it all,” we push […]