Family lessons

Family Care = Family Maintenance

Family Care = Family Maintenance 150 150 2am Parenting

Family Care is Family Maintenance! Self care is talked about so much these days and rightfully so. If we aren’t taking care of ourselves, how can we nurture our most important relationships. But then what? Relationship care and family care should also be made a top priority. Family care is family maintenance. Maintaining our familial…

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A Season of Gratitude

A Season of Gratitude 150 150 2am Parenting

A Season of Gratitude It’s the most wonderful time of year! There is so much joy in the air, and we are all focusing on positive things that make us happy. The month of November, in particular, is usually the month that causes us to reflect and give thanks, while focusing on things to be…

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Trace….Our Type 1 Warrior

Trace….Our Type 1 Warrior 150 150 2am Parenting

Allow me to introduce……our son, Trace! November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and in honor of this month, we want to tell you a little about our Type 1 Warrior. Diagnosis Story On January 19, 2016, Trace was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 18 months old.  After weeks of exhibiting extreme…

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Journaling: A Family Affair

Journaling: A Family Affair 150 150 2am Parenting

Journaling: A Family Affair In our book 2am Parenting, we share how journaling was one thing that helped us deal with our emotions and push through.  As our kids have gotten older, we’ve realized that it’s important to check in with each other.  We know that spending quality time together is important for nurturing any…

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Family FUN-Tips and Ideas

Family FUN-Tips and Ideas 150 150 2am Parenting

We hope you had a chance to check out our Fall Family Bucket List in last week’s post.  We love soaking up the last few moments of outdoor weather when fall comes and enjoying time with family.  Our time spent with our family has taken on a whole new meaning since March 2020.  With every…

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A Bucket List of Fun-Fall Family Ideas

A Bucket List of Fun-Fall Family Ideas 150 150 2am Parenting

Each year, we look forward to the cool, crisp air, sweater weather, college football (so glad it’s back on) and so many fun, family activities that come with the fall season.   Family fun time has always been one of our top priorities, and our favorite way to build traditions while making memories as a family. …

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