I Want My Mommy
Some children say goodbye and hop right into the classroom without a backwards glance. Others have a hard time leaving the protective arms of the parent. Sometimes, it’s the parent who has a hard time letting go. Read More
Living in the Moment
In high school, we had to take a survey that asked, āWhen will you be living your best life?ā Childhood, high school, college, adult or retirement? But why is life broken down by stages? Wouldnāt it be better to live in the moment? Read More
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Making Friends in Your 30s
Making new friends is difficult at any age. Though, arguably, the older I get, the harder it becomes. No longer can I rely on a lucky class schedule or a gaggle of neighborhood kids when it comes to making connections. At a certain age, now, I actually kind of have to, you know, work for it (ugh). Read More
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A Week of Single Parenting
Recently, my husband went out of town for a week. Leaving me at home with the kids…all by myself! After that long week, I now sing a song of praises to all single parents, especially moms. Read More
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The Romantic Rut
Date night? Whatās that? The thing I replaced with “Your turn to bathe the kids” night or “I’m working late again” night. Read More
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Mommy Me Time
We all have our mommy to-do lists. After dropping off the kids, working a full day with deadlines that never end, picking up the kids, making dinner, doing homework, giving baths, reading stories before bed and doing housework, I am too tired to do anything for me. I just put on my pjs and go to sleep. I know that tomorrow will be the same as today. Thatās why I realized that taking time for myself is necessary. Read More
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And We’re Back to Co-Sleeping
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Is This a Drop-Off Birthday Party or One Where the Parent Stays?
Parenting is never smooth sailing. For the big problems, I seek guidance from my pediatrician or other professional advisors. But for the āhow-toā questions or the non-emergency āglitches,ā I turn to my parents or my parenting peers. My most recent question was a little tricky. It wasn’t about birthday planning. More like birthday etiquette. Read More
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Setting Screen Time Rules for Your Family
Here we go again. Another school year is underway, and that means homework and after-school activities. But when homework is done and there aren’t any after-school activities, a lot of parents wonder, “Is it okay to give my child the iPad or allow them to watch TV?” Read More
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Is My Child a Picky Eater or Problem Feeder?
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Realizing Youāre Not the Fun Parent
This weekend, I realized I’m not the fun parent. I try to do fun things with the kids, but when my husband is involved heās like a big kid himself. Our childrenās faces light up when Dad’s around. Read More
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Mom, Is the Easter Bunny Real?
The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairyāthese are just some of the lies we tell our children. Most children are raised to believe that their parents know best. Are we actually Pinocchio parenting or lying? Read More