By Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon Turns out older just may be wiser. (But don’t tell your kids; they think they are WAY smarter than us.) If you are like me, you’ll find yourself doling out advice to your kids, family or friends using old expressions your parents – or grandparents –…
By Sheryl Pidgeon | Publisher & Founder, Good Life Family Magazine Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth Because I’m happy Clap along if you know what happiness is to…
By Sheryl Pidgeon I moved my daughter to the University of Texas last month for her freshman year of college. On the drive to Austin we talked about her future, her passions, and my hopes (and fears). As we shared thoughts and strategized, I unexpectedly realized that many life analogies…
I have always had a passion for the power of words. I earned a college degree in journalism, wrote advertising and PR copy for decades, drafted commentary to help place neglected kids in safe homes, wrote for many publications, and now I publish a magazine. So why do I so…
When I was 17 years old my dad gave me the book, Love is Letting Go of Fear. I’d been having a tough time coping with family issues, school and life in general. Looking back, I realize that most teens are struggling with “issues,” but back then I felt pretty…
I am an optimist, a happy person, a “glass half full” kind of gal! My father says I was born with a smile on my face. Don’t get the impression that my life has been easy. Au contraire. I’ve seen my fair share of downs. But without the valleys, the view…
by Sheryl Pidgeon | Publisher and Editor-in-Chief My son just turned 18, senior year, an adult. My 16-year-old daughter acts like an adult. My youngest daughter, 15, is driving me around town. Where DID the time go? I know, I know. I sound like a broken record. But, really,…
Yeah, I know, it’s hot. Steamy in fact. But I love the summer. When my kids were in elementary school, the end-of-year pool party, followed by a mom/kid getaway, clearly marked the transition from school year to summer vacation. Class schedules, homework and school dress code became sleeping in, game…
by Sheryl Pidgeon | Publisher and Editor-in-Chief For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a mom. Long before I knew what my career would be or who I would marry, I knew. I also knew I wanted to be 100% self-reliant – in complete control…