Posts by: Katie Kennedy

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12 Things You Should Do With Your Kids Every Year

July 2, 2025 1:27 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

I recently listened to a TED talk by Sir Ken Robinson regarding educating our children. He made the argument that in order for kids to learn, you have to engage their curiosity, individuality, and creativity. He then went on to make this brilliant analogy: Death Valley is the hottest, driest, and lowest place in the...


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7 Symptoms of a Sickly Marriage

July 2, 2025 1:19 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

I typically get a sinus infection once a year. At some point I start to get congested. My ears feel full. I get headaches. When these symptoms begin to pop up, I know a sinus infection is coming. Last time, I simply stopped by urgent care and told the doctor, “Yeah I’ve got a sinus...


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5 Ways to Protect Your Marriage From the Stresses of Parenting

July 2, 2025 1:17 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

After the lights went out in our bedroom, I reached over and tapped the lump next to me. “I’m worried about him,” I said. My husband groaned. “We need to sleep,” he said. “I don’t want to keep talking about it.” I retracted my hand and readjusted the blankets. My mind still whirled with thoughts...


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3 Moves That Build an Inspiring Marriage

July 2, 2025 12:24 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

In 2015, my alma mater, the University of Florida, conducted a study about human interaction. The study found that people who encountered rude behavior at work were often quick to respond rudely back. That’s because many behaviors are contagious. Knowing this, what if we committed to modeling positive behaviors in our relationships instead of negative...


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25 Back-to-School Activities and Ideas

August 1, 2023 3:47 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

What do your kids need to be ready for school to start? Pencils? Shoes that fit? Folders with pockets and prongs? I love a school supply list. But back-to-school is more than just supplies. We know moms could use a checklist to prepare for all the demands of the next month, so we created a...


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3 Questions to Ask Yourself Every Day

June 1, 2023 4:25 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The other morning, I woke up to a small voice saying, “Mama.” That’s when I realized I had slept through my alarm. Twenty minutes later, we were out the door, a cold bagel breakfast in hand all around. By lunch, I realized I was growing frantic, the feeling of being behind finally catching up to...