Raising Boys
RaisingBoysWorld was a blog I started back in 2006 that focused on parenting boys. The site was operational until 2013. While the original website is no longer functional, below you’ll find a collection of over 500 articles from the old blog as well as current posts.
As the mom of 4 boys ranging in age from 11-19, I have lots of material to keep you entertained. Reading these posts will at the very least make you realize that you’re not alone in whatever you’re dealing with as a parent of boys.
The Elusive Quest for Perfection
Life is certainly not about being perfect or achieving perfection. In my opinion, perception is subjective and within...
Coping During Corona Crisis
The #corona crisis has certainly required a total shift in everything we do and take for granted. When first...
Staying Organized with a Bullet Journal
In the past I really struggled with being organized. I liked to blame it on being a creative person or a busy...
Shitty Days Should Be Creative Days!
Some days it feels like it might have been better to just stay in bed. Today was one of those days... everything in...
How Not to Sabotage You or Your Child’s Life
Problem solving your way to a better future I always feel a little pang of sadness and frustration when I encounter...
What Does Being Busy Mean to You?
Busy. That’s a word everyone uses way too much. What does it mean to you? Sometimes I find myself busy with...
Thankful for Happiness
These four boys have no idea how they’ve changed my life for the better. They may be a few years older now (hopefully...
Road Trip
When I was young, I could get lost in the sky. The cloud formations, the beautiful palette of colors decorating the...
Remembering First Date with Art
This is a view of Lake Erie from the East 9th Street Pier in Cleveland, Ohio. The painting is in oil on a gallery...
Inspired by Instagram
This piece was inspired by a photo @deidredoom posted recently on Instagram. Thanks for the inspiration! By the way,...
Raising Chickens and Entrepreneurship
It's official, I'm a #chickenmom! The truth is that I'm really excited about using this experience to teach my younger...
Parents Behaving Badly
I've been in the middle of watching one of my son's hockey games when a parent from the opposing team decided to act...
Moody in April
After a long winter, I can’t help but feel a little down. I’m one of many people who suffer from Seasonal Affective...
The First of Many
It's been such a pleasure to dabble again in my paints. I've set up a space in my home to paint and I'm making a...
Reclaiming Creativity
Sometimes it's difficult to put a finger on what's causing that feeling that something's missing. I know for me, being...
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