The Heart of the Matter

16 Simple Ways to Grow Gratitude

Yesterday was the official book birthday of my newest title Bedtime Blessings. Bedtime Blessings offers a peaceful way to end the day with a special child, through this heartfelt prayer of...

16 Simple Ways to Grow Gratitude

Yesterday was the official book birthday of my newest title Bedtime Blessings. Bedtime Blessings offers a peaceful way to end the day with a special child, through this heartfelt prayer of...

The Gifts of Loss

One of my dearest friends from California is moving to St. Louis, and I'm sad. We discovered each other via mutual connections, both of us children's book authors and both...

The Gifts of Loss

One of my dearest friends from California is moving to St. Louis, and I'm sad. We discovered each other via mutual connections, both of us children's book authors and both...

51 Wishes

In honor of my 51st year on this planet, I made this list of wishes for you — little things you can do to honor the heart of you, add some kindness...

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51 Wishes

In honor of my 51st year on this planet, I made this list of wishes for you — little things you can do to honor the heart of you, add some kindness...

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Five Miles to Somewhere

In three days, Michael* taught me a bunch of things about my life and his.  It was 2010, and I needed to sign 5000 books for Toys R Us. The timing was...

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Five Miles to Somewhere

In three days, Michael* taught me a bunch of things about my life and his.  It was 2010, and I needed to sign 5000 books for Toys R Us. The timing was...

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Give dad the gift of your words

Like many moms, the Father’s Day gift thing always gave me trouble. How many Home Depot gift cards, tools, or tee-shirts could I gift through the years? So when my...

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Give dad the gift of your words

Like many moms, the Father’s Day gift thing always gave me trouble. How many Home Depot gift cards, tools, or tee-shirts could I gift through the years? So when my...

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A different kind of award night

For once in my life, I have something in common with Justin Bieber. On his Instagram post (yep, I'm a follower!) after the Billboard Music Awards, he said this:  “I...

A different kind of award night

For once in my life, I have something in common with Justin Bieber. On his Instagram post (yep, I'm a follower!) after the Billboard Music Awards, he said this:  “I...