Tag: children
The Art of Being Alone
I do not have a rule book or playbook on being alone. All I can say is that for the majority of the last...
Epilepsy, Our New Normal
When my daughter was about a year old, she started having these... episodes. They were eerily similar to a night terror, except she didn't...
Am I Ready for a Third Child?
I think about having a third baby every day. I’m equal parts excited and apprehensive about how a third baby would fit into our...
Expectations and Mom Guilt
Recently, I finished a phenomenal book. Let me set the scene: a mother witnesses her teenage son kill a stranger outside their home. The...
Dear President Biden and What I Learned About Parenting
I never thought I (42) and President Biden (81) would have much in common. He is a kid of Scranton and a politician. We...
Youth Travel Sports: Worth the Hype?
I’m tired. Nine days on the coast and three time zones from here have gotten my circadian rhythm all kinds of messed up. I...
Backyard Magic
Our backyard is a magical place. Full of wonder, the tall grass and the giant playset lend themselves to plenty of adventure to be...
My Teenage Daughter is Reading Adult Romance Books
I'm still adjusting to the fact that I have a teenage daughter. There are days that I don't even realize how old she really...
The Importance of Teaching Our Children Music
Music is a topic that is discussed in parenting circles but is never given the same amount of enthusiasm or financial commitment as soccer,...
When Did We Become Our Parents?
My youngest sister got married last month. During the anniversary dance—when all the married couples are called to the dance floor, and the longer...
Seasoned Mamas Matter Too
As a seasoned mama with two babies under my wing, I find myself in the "in-between."
I'm not surrounded by the community that often comes...
At Our House, We Say More the Merrier
Our house is a house where you don't have to ask first to come play. We live in a neighborhood with many kids, and...
Podcasts for Kids That Parents Won’t Hate
I spend the majority of my life right now shuffling people and things to and fro: kids to practices, groceries home, doctor's appointments, you...
Raising Libras: The Internal Justice Scales Never Tip
Zodiac signs are spoken of frequently to excuse unflattering behavior or explain extreme emotions. I’m sure you’ve heard someone dismiss their stubbornness, sharing that...