The National Lampoon Effect
There is just something about the open road that really brings a family close. Close to the edge of sanity, that is. And boy, have we had our share of eventful road trips. There...
Author: Ronda Jensen
Letting Your Child Drown and Other Great Parenting Advice
What do a geneticist, a mother of three, and a teenage one-armed swim instructor have in common? They each gave me a piece of advice that would shape the course of my path as...
Yes, My Daughter Barks
When my oldest child was around two years old, she developed an obsession with dogs. Not a fascination, mind you, an obsession. She carried stuffed dogs everywhere she went, often crawled around on all...
An Honest Valentine’s Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day, the holiday that causes men anxiety and women measured anticipation. The holiday that has a bad habit of sneaking up on you. Well, if you’re shopping last minute and are drawing a...
Maverick Mama Bear
I am not your average, mainstream mama bear. That didn’t happen by choice. And, although my journey into motherhood started out pretty ordinary, it has evolved into something quite unusual. As a mother of...
