Parenting Smarts

  • August 27, 2026

Choose to love

At one of my bridal showers back in the 1990s, I received a litany of marital advice. I...
  • July 8, 2026

Seeking God’s will for our kids

One of my standard mama prayers in these past two decades of parenting has been: “Make Your will...
  • April 9, 2026

Believing changed everything

When I told my husband I was going to become Catholic, he was quite shocked. Before he could...
  • January 12, 2026

A relationship that transforms everything

When I entered the Catholic Church in my 30s, I was very much a spiritual infant — cradling...
  • October 17, 2025

The grandparent effect

Everyone needs a grandparent. When my son started college in a distant state, he prioritized finding “his people.”...
  • August 22, 2025

Tickets for two on the Struggle Bus 

How do we teach our children to face challenges — and where is God in it all? Somehow,...
  • July 14, 2025

Parenting Smarts: Helping children find their purpose

As parents, one of the most important tasks we can undertake is helping our children discover their purpose...
  • January 24, 2025

The Catholic Sun rebrands, evangelization reaches new heights

In an ongoing effort to reach people where they are, the Diocese of Phoenix continues to expand their...
  • June 10, 2024

I’M BORED!

Boredom seems to be more common than sunburns in the summer. I remember clearly telling my children that...
  • April 30, 2024

Inspiring awe

Spring is here. The birds are singing, the pools are warming, and the kids are running in the...