Parenting Wisdom

Oh, the comment section of any social media platform! Why are you such a tinderbox? Why can't I look away from your train wreck, and why, oh why, do I engage?! It's not me, it's you, and I'm done...

What happens when the magic is gone?   On December 31st, Alise cried because she would have to say goodbye to the Christmas elf, and at that moment, I realized they are growing up, and I don't know how long before...

As we grow and learn in everything we do, whether as a mother, a daughter, a student, or co-worker, do you ever feel that feeling of no longer knowing who you are but rather feeling as though you are...

Everyone has lost someone close to them. Well, almost everyone. For the ones who have, there are specific phrases, words, poems, songs, pictures, movies, or even faces that remind them of their loved ones. Usually, these are sweet, beautiful...

Not only is Kara Bishop a wonderfully hilarious mom, but she’s an accomplished writer that’s graciously accepted the Lubbock Moms Blog position of Founding Contributor. She has a gift for sharing her motherhood journey in a way that we can all...

My daughter turns two in a week (yes, cue ALL the tears!). I've been thinking, okay obsessing, about her birthday party. I love creating experiences. I believe in the little details, and I have a tendency to go overboard...

It was that time of year, time to complete the annual self-assessment at work. I had to develop the results that successfully summarize all the great things I did during 2020 and what I hope to achieve in 2021....

A few days ago, I learned that July is National Bereaved Parents Month. This was conflicting news to me. I myself have lost a child, 5 years ago next month, but did not know of this national acknowledgment in...

Growing up, there were times when we would think, "When I'm a mom, I won't do that," because of course at 7, then 13, then 17, we both always knew best. Boy, were we WRONG, and honestly, both couldn’t...

Hi, I'm Lindsey, and I'm a recovering people-pleaser. In the realm of things to have to admit publicly, this seems relatively tame. Oooh, you're a people pleaser? Scary! As I type that, I realize that I'm attempting to deflect and downplay a...