by newlifeamstump | Oct 24, 2018 | Children, Family, Life, Michigan, parenting
So, my son is “that kid” in class now. His school has already put the label “bully” on him and told me that they have a zero tolerance for bullying. But I don’t think he is. I feel like he’s in a rough patch and the more attention he gets about...
by newlifeamstump | Jun 28, 2018 | Books, Cadillac, Children, Dreamers and Do-ers, Family, Life, Michigan, parenting, Review, Work
The Millennial Way Somedays I wonder, “Am I woke?”, and I also wonder, Do I even know what that means? As an older Millennial I struggle to meet the expectations of the generations before me and to try to understand the ones that I’m grouped up with. I am old...
by newlifeamstump | Jun 11, 2018 | Children, Family, Health, Life, Messy LIfe, Michigan, parenting, Story
I want to talk about suicide and depression. Obviously, they are related because happy people don’t commit suicide. And lately it seems like either everyone is talking about it or nobody is talking about it. Between the recent deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade...
by newlifeamstump | Jun 5, 2018 | Cadillac, Children, Family, Life, Messy LIfe, parenting, Review, Story
I signed my son up for soccer earlier this spring, then I get an email saying that they don’t have enough coaches for all the teams. I don’t like saying no to opportunities for my kids, so I said Yes, I’d do it. I figured it would be a good chance...
by newlifeamstump | May 25, 2018 | Cadillac, Children, Family, Health, Life, Michigan, parenting, Review, Reviews, Story, Travel
Summer is the best time of the year! You can argue that with me but you’ll probably lose. There are warm beaches, friends and family having a blast, and always best served with an iced coffee from your favorite local shop. My favorite is the Cadillac Java and...