I am always looking for fun and innovative ways to connect with my sons. As they are getting older and more independent, I am so grateful we have family traditions that encourage bonding and one-on-one time. The creative side of...
I took my children to the grocery store and enjoyed it. Shocker—I know. It’s possible, though. Mind you, there was a time when I would have given my left arm (let’s be real, I need my right arm) to go...
I’ve been on certain mom groups, and a particular question seems to pop up now and then—when should I have another kid? Many moms think about this, and everyone, rightfully so, has their own opinion on the matter! So,...
Three-year-olds are so...special, aren’t they? So many big emotions. In our house, it’s an unbelievable spectrum we live through each day. Here are 8 memes that pretty much sum up life with a threenager (just like a regular three-year-old, but...
I have taught 10- to 12-year-olds for 17 years—I love that age group. Fifth-graders are some of my favorite people! The parents, I would say that to in conferences or school conversations would always look at me like I...
I have an almost 4-year-old and an almost 1-year-old, so I’m currently going to be in toddler-activity mode for quite some time. We try to vary the activities to keep things exciting, but here are 3 of my favorite...
If you are a parent of a junior or senior, you know it’s scholarship application and letter of recommendation season. Students are overstressed, trying to pass classes, write powerful scholarship essays, and plan for graduation. For students, January-April can...
Breaking up is hard. Breaking up can be messy. Have we not all gone through it at some point in our life? Although now, as a parent, at what point do you influence a break-up? As a parent, when do...
I was vaguely familiar with autism growing up because my older brother was developmentally-delayed. However, the term autism wasn’t as common as it is in the current day. I got a job in college as a behavioral coach for...
When I decided to write about this, COVID-19 was just beginning to become a concern.  The shelves of Target were still stocked with ample toilet paper and baby wipe supplies; now, three weeks later, I'm considering how to stockpile...

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