Kristina
Kristina is a proud mom to three adventurous kids: a nine-year-old boy, a six-year-old girl, and a two-year-old girl. Kristina has always called Indiana home and loves that she is raising her family just minutes from where she grew up. Kristina is an English teacher with over fifteen years of experience teaching both in the classroom and online. Kristina is an avid reader and loves being outside, but only if she is close to a clean restroom. Kristina loves coffee, dark chocolate, wine, Disney, and good book recommendations.
How to Still Be an Awesome Parent When You Feel Horrible
Parents don’t get to take sick days, but we all have those days when we don't feel well. Cramps, sore muscles, headaches, fatigue… we are only human. There are moments when my sweet little...
The Other Disney World Theme Parks
Planning a trip to Disney World is overwhelming for even the most seasoned Disney vet. If you've never been before, understanding it all can seem downright impossible. There is even a Disney language: Lightening...
Maybe Screen Time Is Not Such a Menace
Screen time.
Oh, how we love it and abhor it for our littles. Screen time is a respite for parents of tired toddlers, ten minutes of quiet from talkative tweens, and blissful silence from cooped-up...
An Organ Donor Saved My Mom’s Life
February 14 is National Donor Day, which is an extremely significant day for my family because it honors organ donors.
Over a decade ago, my mother became very sick. Her health deteriorated slowly at first,...
A Mother’s Quest: Finding a Doll with Glasses
“It’s important for children to see themselves reflected in their toys.”
It is 11:48 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and this quote from psychologist Dr. Amber A. Hewitt is drumming through my brain as I...