Tag: parenting
A Love Letter to the Family Dog
Dear Bob the Dog —
Everybody said we would want to get rid of you as soon as the baby got here. They said a...
How We Discuss Our Bodies MATTERS — Kids Are Always Listening
It's feeling like spring today. Seventy-nine degrees, zero clouds, light breeze. YES, please! I currently sit in my back yard wearing short shorts and a...
When a Mama Needs Some Space: Advice From a Mom in...
I took my three-year old on a date to the Franklin Theatre’s showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol over the holidays. Mommy needed it...
St. Patrick’s Day Fun With Green Eggs And Ham
Growing up my mom always celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by making green eggs and ham for breakfast.
While we were consuming all those green eggs,...
How to Survive Flying with your Toddler
Flying with a toddler. Four words that probably strike fear into the hearts of most parents.
Well, having flown with my soon-to-be three year old...
Tough Conversations With Your Child’s Teacher: A Guide from a Mom...
We’ve all been there: the kiddo comes home with a low grade or complaint about another student or teacher. If you are like most...
Read Across America — Ways to Celebrate
Read Across America was created as a way to motivate kids to get their nose in a book and read. The annual event is...
The Case for (Relatively) Limitless Screen Time
I have a confession: in our house, we don’t really have limits on the amount of screen time allowed for our kids. They may watch...
When Good Enough (Not Great) Is Really Enough
Me? I’m a typical first-born. I find a huge amount of satisfaction in crossing things off my to-do list. I follow directions (to a T),...
Three Things That Surprised Me About Having Small Children
The minute you get pregnant and announce it to the world, the advice and opinions start rolling in. People do not hesitate to tell...