Posts by: Katie Kennedy
October 1, 2025 12:23 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
I do a lot of reading about parenting topics, but my favorite kind of research is the old fashioned informal office poll. I recently asked the other parents in the room, “What is the toughest age or phase to parent?” I got a wide range of answers. Some begrudged the stubborn toddler years and others...
October 1, 2025 12:17 pm
Published by Katie Kennedy
Early in our marriage, my wife told me several times that she had challenges with a coworker. I felt terrible for my wife. I wanted her to love her job, and this situation stood in the way. Because this was an ongoing situation, I offered her some of what I believed to be good advice....
October 1, 2025 9:00 am
Published by Katie Kennedy
There are two powerful words among 8 simple phrases that can change your relationships for the better: Thank you. By expressing our appreciation for others, we do two things. We change our attitude to one of appreciation and gratitude, and we affirm others for the good things that they do. In this way, we help create a...
October 1, 2025 12:51 am
Published by Katie Kennedy
Lou Holtz said, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” We can carry a lot more than we think. Our level of stress and feeling overwhelmed is often because we’re trying to work too much. If the number of tasks on our schedules doesn’t paralyze us, we pile...
October 1, 2025 12:28 am
Published by Katie Kennedy
“I’m having the worst morning!” was the message my husband sent followed by the angry red face emoji. “Yikes,” I thought as I grabbed my phone to crank out a kind reply. I paused because nothing coming to mind felt sincere, and I wanted him to know I felt for him. His job messes with...
October 1, 2025 12:25 am
Published by Katie Kennedy
Fall is an exciting time of year. The weather changes and there’s an energy in the air that is so real it feels like you can reach out and touch it. If you want to switch things up and take advantage of the cooler temps and changing colors these fall activities for kids will not...
