Sara Strand
Concerts with Kids: A Bonding Experience
I remember my first concert. It was the Summer Magic Tour for New Kids on the Block. My uncle won tickets off the radio...
Even People with Chronic Illness and Pain Can Have Fun
When I had my last baby, died, and was revived, it stands to reason that I was in really rough shape. I can’t really...
It’s Okay to Cry: Navigating Strong Emotions with Kids
Last June we lost my grandma to bile duct cancer. She had been sick for over two years and she fought as much as...
Parenting the Left Out Child
One of the worst left out feelings I can remember from my school days was walking into the lunch room. The lunch room is...
It’s Time to Slow Down and Stop Glorifying Busy
It was only a few years ago that I was a self-described busy Super Mom. When my kids first entered school I was determined...
Teacher Gift Made From Recyclables!
I am just going to through it out there that I’m that mom who brings a gift for the teacher on the first day....
Choosing Compassion Even When It’s Hard
For the last three summers in particular I have made a conscious effort to not watch the news. Every summer we hear of a...
The Best Family Vacation We’ve Ever Had
Our family is really into road trips and we have a goal of seeing all 50 states. We also don’t have a lot of...
Tween: A New Season of Parenting
I am in a weird season of life in which I’m dealing with two kids who are in their tween/early teen years and two...
Working Vs Stay at Home Mom: We’re All Great!
I remember when I was pregnant with my first child. I knew instinctively that I did not want to be a stay-at-home-mom. I don’t...