Andrea
The Dreaded Drop-Off: Separation Anxiety is the Worst
A few months ago, I was reading a Facebook post in the Carmel moms group. The mom wrote the post asking for advice because her child was having extreme separation anxiety during daycare drop-off....
To Track or Not to Track: Why I Deleted My Fertility Tracker
When my husband and I were discussing when to try for baby number two again, I promised I wouldn’t put too much pressure on it. My mentality was going to be if it happened,...
My Jewish Identity as a Mother: Striking a Balance Between Interfaith Families
If you had told the 13-year-old me that one day I was going to convert to Judaism and raise my child Jewish, I wouldn't have believed you. I grew up in a small town...
My Short Stint as a Work From Home Mom
For five days, I am dipping my toe in the “work from home mom” life. I will attempt to work from home and entertain my 18 month old son because daycare is closed for...
Defining Parenthood (in the 2nd Year)
I recently wrote about what I learned in my first year of parenthood. After having it published, I kept thinking of more things I could have included. Our first year with our son was...
One Day I Was Pregnant, and the Next I Wasn’t: My Miscarriage
I want to add my voice to those that have talked openly about miscarriage. By sharing my story, I hope to help others who have suffered a loss, in any stage of pregnancy. Writing...
Year One of Parenting: Lessons Learned
The other morning, I was drinking coffee and watching my 15 month-old son play while babbling to himself. It was one of those sweet moments where he wasn’t screaming for our TV remote and...