When I think of Labor Day weekend, I think of a new school year beginning. While almost every other mom in this country may be kicking back with a great sigh of relief that the school year has started again, I’m waking up sad because my first baby is off to preschool. Read More
“Mom, I don’t feel good!” Those five little words can throw your entire day off the rails. Read More
Life is full of big questions, especially for children. For instance, saying goodbye at any age is difficult, but saying goodbye when you are a four-year-old is difficult in other ways. Recently, I had to explain what death means to my son, Cohen. Read More
After finishing school, you think the all-nighters are over. But then you become a parent and realize staying up with a screaming child is a little different than staying up all night studying or staying out late at a party. Read More
When I had my first baby, many of my friends were also having their first children. We were all new parents together watching our kids roll over for the first time, take first steps and say first words. Read More
Parents today, including me, plan joint birthdays for the same reason our mothers did. It’s not only cheaper, but also much more convenient than throwing two. Read More
When I began thinking about potty training Cohen, I sought advice from anyone and everyone. The most common response I received was “good luck!” Read More
Counting, letters and penmanship — it’s hard to believe that Cohen will be starting preschool this fall. It seems like only yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital as nervous first-time parents. Read More
Every parent has heard the stories of losing sleep and becoming a zombie for the first year of a child’s life. Well, my first year with Cohen was no different with endless, sleepless nights! Read More
Happy New Year! Read More
For the last two years, my husband Mitch and I have helped our son, Cohen, write his letter to Santa Claus. We put it in an envelope and send it on its way to the North Pole. Read More
