Tag: motherhood
In Her Spider-Man Shirt
It’s the first day of preschool. I carefully laid out an adorable outfit, complete with matching accessories and practical shoes.
And, yet, she’s wearing a...
I’m Here If You Need Me – My Parenting Mantra
We spend a lot of time discussing ways to ensure our children develop independence. The discussions start in infancy with topics like sleep and...
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...
Think Outside the Box: Modern Board Games for Young Kids
We’ve all heard of Uno, Jenga, and Candy Land. These are timeless classics that have stood the test of time. But, believe it or...
Beyond Goodbye: Embracing Life After Loss
The moment I reached out for help navigating my grief is permanently etched in my memory. My mom had died a month prior, and...
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...
Friends for a Season
My mom often used the phrase "friends for a season" during my childhood, teenage, and young adult years as friends moved away, groups shifted,...
The Great Yoga Pants Debate
Amidst the latest political debates and drama, it might be time to delve into another debate, albeit perhaps a lighter one: The Great Yoga...
Being The Black Sheep
I am the black sheep of my family.
The daughter of two ultra-conservative parents, I am everything they are not. I am pro-choice, pro-gun reform,...
Holiday Traditions: What You Do (and Don’t Do) Matter
Hear me out. Before you eye roll, before you stop reading, before you presume you’re not that mom, I reassure you all the holiday...
Easy “Themed Days” to Make Days Off School More Fun
This past Fall Break, my kids got a week off of school. We stayed home while some of their friends were going on fun...
Answering My Son’s Tough Questions
A baby’s first words lead to parental excitement and pride. A child’s first questions, while sometimes exhausting, are adorable. “What’s that? What’s THAT?”
I was...
Me and My BFF: Common Experiences Despite Our Differences
My best friend of over twenty years and I recently had a girl's weekend - full of a hotel stay, dinners out, hikes, and...
Celebrating These National Days on October 30th
Before becoming a mom, I knew about various “National Days,” such as National Siblings Day, National Dog Day, and even some dedicated to food,...