Carolyn Savage
Carolyn is a professional writer, proofreader, and editor living in Bend, Oregon with her husband and two pre-teen daughters. She has a background in wildlife management but switched to writing and editing when she became a mother. With her experience working for a small publishing company, as a freelance proofreader, and as a mother she shares insightful stories that support parents and grandparents.
She is the daughter of Raising Families co-founder Rick Stephens and holds the rank of black belt in taekwando. In her free time she loves reading fantasy novels, learning to craft from her enormously talented children, and then teaching what she’s learned to her enormously talented grandmother.
Posts by Carolyn Savage
Making the Most of Summer
Don't let summer slip away without some quality family time. One family meeting around the dinner table is all you need to capture tons of great ideas.
Adventures in Nature
Time is our most precious gift. This Father's Day, share one of these “adventures in nature” with Dad today, even if you're a total city dweller.
What We Gain When We Struggle
Overcoming our urges to step in and handle things for our kids—as toddlers or as teens—allows them to build confidence in themselves that lasts into adulthood.
5 Tips for Better Conversations With Your Preteen
Once your child starts puberty, the relationship you once shared begins to change. Here are 5 tips for getting through the confusion with grace.
Gathering Strength as a Parent
"We are all doing the best we can.” A simple, yet effective phrase for reminding us to be patient with our children, our community, and ourselves.
