The Family That Suffered a Huge Loss

By Carrie Vittitoe


Nancy Bickers met her late husband, James, at a Bible study when she was 19 and a student at the University of Louisville. She married him when she was 21. James died on September 29, 2016, from the effects of alcoholism. He was 45 years old. “I did not expect to lose him at such a young age,” Nancy says. “When you get married, you expect to be married 50 years.”

Growing Up Misunderstood

By John G. Warren
For me, elementary school was a nightmare. When you fail a grade so many times and you’re learning to shave amongst classmates half your size, an indelible mark is placed on your self esteem. And I don’t blame the nuns, or my parents, or the many social workers who tried to help me.

The Family That Moved to a Farm

By LaDonna Kennedy


The Murphy family is giving the classic TV show Green Acres a run for its money. The family consists of Shawna and Kevin and their five children: Jonah (12), Elijah (10), Sam Isaac (8), Eliza (7), and Anna (4).

5 Ideas from a Private School You Can Serve To Your Own Kids (Part 4)

By Megan Seckman

Director Kristina Davis Christensen, who has worked as a special needs coordinator and parent volunteer over her 15 years at Friends School, sat down to tell me about her students’ skills. At the core of the school’s mission are these values, which are cultivated in every child they serve and carry over into the home and community.

5 Ideas from a Private School You Can Serve to Your Own Kids (Part 3)

By Megan Seckman

Here are five skills from West End School you can apply to your own kids at home.

5 Ideas from a Private School You Can Serve to Your Own Kids (Part 2)

By Megan S. Willman

Louisville Classical Academy offers these five things you can apply with your own kids.

To Work or Not to Work After Baby: Two Books that Might Help

By Carrie Vittitoe

Let me begin by saying that I quit working after I had my first child in 2004 and still haven’t gone back to work full-time. I have three part-time jobs that give me the flexibility to be with my children most of the time.

How I Will Raise My Son

By Kaitlyn English

You don't want to read the list of things I've done in the past week. It would take me too long to remember, you'd end up bored, and I'm fairly certain that nesting is a very real super-power. Let's just say I've done a lot to try to be as ready as I can be with a baby so nearly on the way.

The Fall Issue of Today's Family Now Is Out!

You can find the latest issue of Today's Family magazine — inside the August issue of Today's Woman! That's two magazines in one, still featuring all of the inspiring stories and helpful advice for women and families in Kentuckiana.

Check out these stories and more in the Fall Issue of Today's Family:

• Find Out The Winner of our Beautiful Baby Contest!
• Considering kids? Moms answer questions with a glimpse into motherhood.
• Learn if there is an ideal age gap between children.
• Should your kids still be sharing a room?

4 Reasons to Read the Winter Issue of Today’s Family

You can find plenty of great ideas in our winter issue of Today’s Family including delicious recipes, clever homework strategies, and indoor games. Read the magazine online or find it inside the print issue of Today’s Woman. Here are a few more things you’ll see in Today’s Family…