Tag: parenting
7 Things To Do After School Instead Of Turning On The...
It comes weekly without fail: the after-school or nap hours of 3 pm to 8 pm. The kids have rebounded every ounce of energy...
Check Out These Area Attractions With Access Pass
Activities are pricey. Man, are they pricey. Basketball games, museums, the zoo, shoot even going to the movies is expensive. The good news is...
The Stages of Taking a Road Trip with Kids
If you’re taking a road trip with kids this spring or summer, buckle up for the inevitable stages you’re about to face:
The Squeeze into...
Waiting Games For The Whole Family
This season has been rough. I don’t know if we can blame it on the immunity gap, unmasking, bad luck, or a combination of...
Discovering I’m Non-Binary
I can remember the day that it clicked for me that I was non-binary. I was doing a video chat with my mother in...
“Best Day Ever!” – Take The Kids And Do The Things
It's a random Tuesday afternoon. I finished with work early, so I grab my kids from school sooner than usual. Once they are strapped...
What Toys Are Best? A Pediatrician Mom Weighs In
As a pediatrician, parents often ask me what toys are ‘best’ for their kids. As a mom, I have looked through many review lists,...
Spending One-On-One Time with My Daughter: What I’ve Learned
I feel very fortunate to have a work schedule allowing me one consistent day off weekly. I use my day off to schedule appointments...
Letting Go Of Our Third Baby
It was an ordinary Sunday.
My two girls (ages 3 and 1) were giggling on the floor beside my nightstand. My husband and I were...
The Sad Reality Of Motherhood Reflected In The Movie Yes Day
I remember a few years ago when my oldest two started floating the idea of “Yes Days”. Many of their friends had seen the...
Two Daughters, Two Different Stages of Life
I love being a girl mom. I’ve always considered myself a girly girl and pictured myself with daughters. When the time came to have...
The Myths About Attachment Parenting
Recently, I came across a clip of Dr. Phil stating that parents who use attachment parenting become helicopter parents. It angered me that over...
Simply, Mama
This is it, the final shift before I become simply a mama.
The last time I’ll step into scrub shoes, the last time I’ll throw...
::Heart of IM – Non-Profit Spotlight:: Seeds of Caring
We all want to raise our kids to be kind. We yearn to see them show compassion, lend a helping hand, and grow up...