Is Our Family Ready for a Dog?

Written By:  Kathy Glow @ Kissing the Frog
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For nearly two years now, my family has been asking for a dog. And for nearly two years now, I have been thinking, The LAST thing we need is a dog!

My husband was all set to bring home an…

Leave the Baby, Take the Pie

Written By:  Kathy Glow @ Kissing the Frog
Last year on Thanksgiving, my husband got a rare treat – a gluten free apple pie. He had waited a long time to find one of his classic favorites, and was looking forward to more pie in the week after the holiday.
When we…

Tackling the Tough Topics with Your Kids

Written By:  Kathy Glow @ Kissing the Frog
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I distinctly remember the first time Barack Obama was elected president. It was before Joey, almost five at the time, was sick. Still incredibly curious about everything, he asked me why everyone was so excited about this man on television…

My Biggest Parenting Fears

Written By:  Kathy Glow @ Kissing the Frog

It’s Halloween, Dear Readers, the scariest day of the year. That is, unless you’re a parent. And in that case, every day can be a scary day.

Before I became a mom, I never realized how much fear comes with parenting…

8 tips for raising a nice kid in a rude world!

Written By:  Kathy Glow @ Kissing the Frog

The other day, as I was taking my five-year-old to preschool, I rounded one of the corners in our neighborhood a little too widely. Another car was coming, and despite the fact that the driver didn’t need to swerve or…