Grownups come back! That little song is repeated over and over in an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Since the show is one of my daughter’s favorites, we have used it to ease anxiety when dropping her off at school, church, or for a visit with the...
Did you know that once you become a parent you are responsible for feeding your kids? Like, at least three times a day? And that doesn’t even count the snacks! Providing healthy food for young kids (and adults) can be stressful. That’s why I’ve come up with easy...
Two years ago this month I met my daughter for the first time. As is in the case of a China adoption, the meeting was without fanfare. But from the moment that spunky 18 month old was placed in my arms, my family would never be the same. As I reflect on how far...
If you have a child in school, daycare, sports, camp, or extracurricular activities, you know that it is a constant battle to keep up with all their stuff. Anything my kids have to take with them is likely to mysteriously disappear or fall into the abyss of lost and...
In an attempt to be as productive as possible the other day, I ran to Walmart to make a return, buy the toothpaste I meant to get on my last grocery order, get ice cream for my son’s birthday party, and do a store pickup of a gift for my nephew. I had about 45 minutes...
Our daughter was adopted from China’s Special Needs Program in 2017. As soon as she was placed in my arms, I entered the world of special needs parenting. (Read more about our China adoption journey.) There is a wide spectrum of medical, developmental, and...
Hi! I'm Jessica! I help people fund adoptions, navigate parenting, save money, and enjoy the good things in life. Read more about me here. 
