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Say Goodbye to Your Average Girl’s Night
If you're anything like me, after the new year rolls around, I always have a more reflective and determined attitude to plan more outings with my girlfriends. But it often gets a little old...
Beat the Slump: 10 Kid-Approved Lunchbox Ideas
Now that we are deep into the school year, if you're anything like me, you're running out of ideas to put in your child's lunchbox. I have at least one picky eater on my...
It’s Only Temporary
As I sit here at 12:55 AM with my unwashed hair flipped on top of my head, pajamas smelling like spit up (now of which is making me question the last time I washed...
Why Gifts From Santa Should Be Small
“What did Santa bring you?” was the question I heard right after Christmas break ended in my first-grade classroom. I sat in my chair, listening to two little seven-year-old girls discuss what they did...
Experience Gifts: Non-Traditional Ideas for Holiday Shopping
With the holidays approaching, what if I told you that you could have a gift that would last years? Yep, let me say it again - YEARS! Instead of getting a gift that a...
8 STEM Toys to “Add to Cart” Right Now
These are not your average STEM toys. We aren’t talking about Legos or Picasso tiles in this post. We are looking at the latest and best ways to get your child excited to play...
Building a Leader: 5 Books to Inspire Your Child’s Leadership Skills
From someone who grew up trying to be in every club, sports team, and extracurricular activity I could possibly get involved with as a kid, I naturally fell into leadership roles as they presented...
Three Ways iPhone Notes Will Save Your Sanity
I guess there could be worse things to be addicted to in life, and screen time is definitely one of them, but what about a specific app that helps make the life of a...
School Choice: The Lack of Supportiveness
Recently, I was in a setting with a new group of moms and was one of the only ones who sent my child to a different school. As small talk began, the question of...
#SELDay: The Power of a Read Aloud
As the world often follows a more negative approach to life situations as they arise, it has opened my eyes to how I teach not only my students at school but also my own...
Living in the Dark Ages: Life Without Electricity
We have all been there; it's been storming all night, and you wake up to find out the electricity is out. You may first think of what a bummer it is that you can't...
Age Gap in Friendships: Can it Work?
"Age is just a number" is what they always say. But does it hold true in friendships? As I have grown as an adult, person, and woman over the last 15 years, I have...
Four Life Hacks from a Mom of Three Boys
Daily foot pain from stepping on Legos, endless spaghetti-stained dishes in the sink, and laundry for days are just a few things that describe a mom of three. Let’s be real. Once you lose...
No Shame in the Therapy Game
Being able to recognize that someone needs help is something that takes a lot of vulnerability, compassion, and understanding. Whether you're looking at mental health therapy for yourself or developmental therapy for your children,...