Lori Clarke
Allowing My Child to Learn From Disappointment
Disappointment was not what I sat down to write about when my 16-year-old daughter ran past me with a look of terror...
Every mommy instinct I have focused on all the horrible possibilities of what...
Discipline From Toddler to Teen :: What Worked For Us
Some days I did not think I would survive my child maturing.
Now, though, looking back on it, my teenager who will soon be heading off to college has not turned out so bad. Even though...
Preemies :: What It’s REALLY Like
In honor of Prematurity Awareness Month, I thought I would share my own story of prematurity.
Spoiler alert: It is not about my own child. It's me! Oh, and my brother. We were both preemies...
Why You Deserve a Girls Weekend
Girls Weekend. It is a tradition I have kept for many years and it has kept me sane, no doubt about it.
Here's why....
I need the time to relax, reflect and renew my sense of self. My...
How Can I Help?
My Facebook feed has been full of pictures that really just break my heart. Yes, a tragedy is happening in Columbia and much of South Carolina. So many have lost everything -- homes, possessions and...
Why Your Child Should be in the Classroom as Much as Possible
I am confident that most parents know that their 6, 12, or 15-year-old need to be in school. However, it is not always quite so clear as to why regular school attendance is so...
Facing the Empty Nest
I have been whining about my daughter going off to college for six months now. But maybe, just maybe, there is a little part of me that might be okay with it.
Don’t judge, please.
I...
From the Teacher’s Desk :: 3 Easy Tips to Prepare for a New School...
The stores are full of school supplies, kids and parents are getting anxious, and teachers are already preparing their rooms. It's definitely time for back to school!
As a teacher, I love this time of...
Kitchen Basics for College Bound Kids {and Beyond} :: Dinner Edition
Next year my daughter, Caroline, will be heading off to college (cue tears)! And while that may be 12 months away, the time will be here before I know it and I can't stop...
Everyday Ways to Keep Kids Learning This Summer
It’s summertime and I’m a teacher. Now before you start berating me for having the summers off, let’s get one thing straight -- I am still working! I am using my time wisely to...
From the Blackberry Patch :: Lessons Learned + Jam and Cobbler
Thorns, bugs, heat, and backbreaking manual labor … I love it! It’s blackberry time! This is usually my first project as soon as the school year is over and this year is no different.
I have...
The Perfect Father’s Day Tour :: Columbia’s Best Breweries and Distilleries
When you've been married as long as I have and celebrated 17 years of Father's Days, it can be difficult to come up with something different to celebrate how much you appreciate the man...
Look and Feel Your Best with Chi Esthetics Studio {Giveaway!}
This post is sponsored by Chi Esthetics Studio. Although we did receive free services in exchange for a review, all thoughts and opinions are entirely our own.
As busy moms, we often don't take...
What to Expect and How to Cope :: Perimenopause
This may be a bit of a ways off for some of us, but I wish that someone would have warned me about some of the things I am experiencing as my childbearing years...