There are quite a few details people fail to share about parenthood with soon-to-be parents.  Like, for example, the fact that you will be required to make ALL KINDS of decisions.  Too many decisions, quite frankly. 

Many of us start summer with high hopes.  The days are longer, pool covers come off, and there’s a carefree vibe as school gets put on hold.  But summer can also present unique parenting challenges for those with high school and college-age kids.

Boundaries are an effective relationship tool — one that I became especially reliant upon after becoming a parent.

Guilt is an unavoidable part of parenting, but it doesn’t need to consume us.