Expectations and Struggle

Expectations and Struggle

Can we just take a minute to talk about expectations? One of the most difficult parts of my “job” is watching new families struggle and kick against the goads of life with a newborn.  A little understanding and preparation for the realities of this season can make the...
Last Generation Outside

Last Generation Outside

I always loved hiking before having children.  It was a hobby my husband and I enjoyed, often trekking on weekends to state parks and taking the occasional epic vacations to places like Alaska. Why did having kids make this have to end? In truth, being new parents,...