Tag: family
Tommy Has An Owwie: My Son And His Compassionate Response
My son has always been an emotionally sensitive child. Even before he could express himself verbally, his expressions conveyed a world full of compassion...
An Ode to the Monon Trail
Every now and again, someone will ask me, “What’s your favorite place?” Throughout the course of my life, the answers have varied – anywhere...
Surprise, Kids! We’re Going on Vacation
We love to travel as a family. Typically, we talk about destinations, pick dates, and then wait. And wait. And wait. And answer “how...
It’s Time to Include More Males in the Online Parenting Conversation
Think about parenting experts you follow on social media. Is it “Big Little Feelings”? Or “Simply on Purpose”? Do you rely on “Scary Mommy”...
Puppies: What I Wish I Knew Before Adding One to The...
I have always loved animals: cats, puppies, birds, from pets to exotic. Growing up, I wanted to be a veterinarian or even a marine...
Lessons from Therapy: What My Toddler Taught Me in the Mess
My toddler will be four in November, and for the last ten months, we have gone to speech therapy weekly at our local hospital....
Vaccination vs. My Marriage
Available vaccination has drastically changed my marriage.
I jumped at the opportunity to receive my vaccine and felt empowered like I was doing my part...
My Cerclage Success Story
Like many expecting new moms, I embraced the resources we now have - endless apps to track week by week, Instagram accounts dedicated to...
Life Lessons Learned After Going Viral on TikTok
I’ve been in love with TikTok since the beginning of 2020. At first, I started just watching funny videos and dance trends, and then...
Mommy, Will You Play With Me?
“Mommy, will you play with me?” I hear this question at least five times before I enjoy my breakfast. When my kindergartener gets home...
Don’t Put Me in a Box… Why Can’t I Do It...
I’m angry about my options. This week I made a decision, and I wish it weren’t a lose-lose. Usually, mindset is everything, yet real...
The Struggle is Real: Scaling Back Screen Time and Video Games
It started about three years ago with a surprise Christmas present for my son that yielded squeals of joy and excitement but now, three...
Finding My Calm with Mindfulness
I don’t know what it is with her voice -the tone or the melodic phrasing- but listening to Tamara Levitt tell me to find...
Creating My Mom Personal Development Plan
I was a middle school teacher for over a decade before becoming a stay-at-home mom. As a teacher, you attend professional development–to stay up...