Katie Prejean McGrady, Catholic News Service

The outer space themed backpack hung on the hook by the door. A new water bottle was tucked into the side pocket while an...

All I wanted to do was nap. With a Benadryl finally taking effect to combat the symptoms of an allergic reaction to an onion...

I really wanted the Sonic drink. It had been a very long day -- with grocery runs and sniffly kids and two hours of live...

"You are brave. Thank you for showing up!" I am brave, I thought. I did show up! "You are here for a reason. What's that reason?!" I...

I think New Year’s resolutions are silly. Under the guise of “get healthy” and “better yourself” we establish arbitrary (and often unrealistic) goals to eat...

I ordered our matching Christmas pajamas in early October. Worried about supply chain issues and shipping delays, I picked the Nordic blue print we...

"Mommy, I don't feel good." Heart sinks. Grab the thermometer. Say a quick prayer it isn't COVID-19. Call the pediatrician and see if we can...

I asked my Grandma Libby what her best tip was for a happy marriage. As I got ready on my wedding day, five years...

She broke the rules. Snuck a cookie. Hid it behind her back, ran into the other room, chewed it up in two bites and...

Every morning, as we wait in the drop-off line at school, my daughter Rose and I share a pack of Belvita breakfast cookies. It's usually...