Posts by Dara Kurtz
Teenage Driving
Teenage driving is stressful for everyone. “I can’t do it again,” I said to my husband. We were leaving the mountains of NC, and driving back home. It was a short drive, approximately under two hours, and since we wanted our daughter to practice the drive, she and I had driven together on the way…
Read MoreLeave Me Alone
I wanted them to leave me alone. I wanted their parents to step in. Then I remembered I had a choice: I could leave, get annoyed, or redirect my focus. I realized I couldn’t control them, but I could control how I reacted.
Read MoreTake Care
I walked into my bathroom and my youngest daughter was in the bathtub, had set up her computer to watch Netflix, and was eating a cookie in the tub. It’s important to relax and take care of yourself, but this might be going a little too far. I couldn’t believe she was eating cookies in…
Read MoreMy Gift To You
It’s close to the one year anniversary of Crazy Perfect Life, and I wanted to do something for you. I wanted to give you something as a way to say “thank you” for your love and support for being on this journey with me. A little recap for those of you who might have joined…
Read MoreChanges
Changes. They’re an inevitable part of life that can cause all of us to feel anxious and unsettled. Especially if we weren’t expecting it. That’s the thing about life, it never stays constant. It’s always changing. Everyone deals with change in different ways. Some people love change, are extremely flexible and aren’t fazed by it.…
Read MoreCrazy Perfect Life At Home
I’m excited to share this with you. SO EXCITED! It’s been almost a year since I started Crazy Perfect Life. When I started CPL, I never knew it would take off like it has. We have a community on many social media platforms, almost 80,000 people on Facebook, and that number grows everyday. It’s amazing.…
Read MoreTeenagers
I love when I’m talking to one of my teenage daughters and we’re having a great conversation. It’s fun when they want to chat and share, and I don’t have to feel like I’m pulling teeth to get them to open up. Usually they’re happy to disclose whatever is going on in their lives. Sometimes…
Read MoreGrowing Up
It’s hard being a parent. We want what’s best for our children, regardless of how old they are. It’s difficult to watch when things don’t go the way they want them to go. It’s tough for us to see them disappointed, hurt, sad and suffering. When they hurt, we hurt. Growing up is hard and…
Read MoreIce Cream
I like ice cream and I’m sure most of you do too.Who doesn’t, right? It’s tasty and delicious, and often something I view as a treat. I don’t usually eat it as my main meal. That’s why, the other day when out to lunch with my family, I was intrigued by what was going on…
Read MoreThe Waiting Room At A Hospital
I’m sitting in the waiting room at the hospital, waiting for them to call my name. It’s time for my 3 month visit with my Oncologist. I’ve told you before that I’m happy to have these appointments. In fact, I never want to give them up. My doctor assures me, as time goes by, I…
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