parenting

Don’t Pack Your Fears

By LeAnne Parsons | June 24, 2026 |

Hello Friends, It feels good to be sitting down to write again. The last time I wrote in this space, I was preparing to leave on sabbatical to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain on a pilgrimage. My backpack was spread across the guest room bed, packing cubes scattered everywhere, and my mind was busy trying to think of…

How Do I Stop Over functioning?

By Leslie Vernick | November 27, 2019 |

Morning friends, I’m back and it sure feels good to be home and sleep in my own bed. Vacations are great, but I am a girl who loves routine and structure, which doesn’t happen on vacation. It’s good to have a break but equally as good to get back to a routine. If you’d like to see some pictures and…

Raising Good Sons

By Leslie Vernick | March 25, 2013 |

Good morning friends, I’m in sunny California celebrating my granddaughter’s third birthday.  She is such a joy to watch growing up. She wanted to be a princess, so here are some pictures of her in her princess dress as well as pictures of her two sisters enjoying her birthday party.    In light of the tragic incident in Steubenville, Ohio,…

Mother longs for better relationship with adult daughter

By Leslie Vernick | October 3, 2011 |

Good Monday Friends, I have a new grandbaby. Horray! Her name is Leilani Capri and she was born October 1. I’m heading out to see her on Saturday. I am so blessed. I can’t wait to meet her. For those of you who are not on my mailing list, I also want to invite you to a special event this…