Wouldn’t it be cool to be considered the very best at something? The Greatest of All Time? Some names are synonymous with greatness. Serena Williams. Michael Phelps. Whitney Houston. Frank Lloyd Wright….
Category: parenting
The burden.
Do you ever look at your sweet, impressionable child and then take a long, hard look at yourself and think, “Dear Lord–what were you thinking?” It’s scary. It’s scary being responsible for…
What’s his face.
“Stop it right now Jake! I mean Marissa! I mean Emily! I mean Lizzy!” Admit it parents, you’ve called your kids the wrong name before. Especially when you’re stressed. Or maybe if…
Angry Jesus.
What makes Jesus angry? Maybe an angry Jesus is not something you’re comfortable with or that you’ve even considered. I know a lot of people think that there’s one God in the…
Personal epiphany.
I had an encouraging and deeply personal epiphany this summer. And I’d like to share it with you. Epiphany. Noun. “an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure.”(Epiphany is also the holiday where we…
Comfy cozy.
A few weeks ago I was having a conversation with a friend about some discouraging trends we notice in parenting and the potential long-term implications of those trends on the child, the…
You’re important.
Do you know how important you are? Okay, I know we need to be careful to not stroke our already-inflated egos. This is not that. But you are important. Significant. Powerful, even….
You’re Invited!
Well, it’s graduation season, and in Iowa, that means Grad Parties. There’s something very poignant about walking past photo display boards where parents try to sum up an entire childhood. There’s no…
Countercultural.
Years ago, at age 14, my daughter Emily designed, printed and paid for her own business cards. Some of you may still have one on your refrigerator. It says, “Emily Bushlack, Babysitter.” …
In like a lion….
I’ve heard it said, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” I’m not so sure… 51 degrees and sunny is pretty mild for March 1. Hopefully it…