nicoledooley
Nicole is a proud wife and busy mom of three. She studied education at Pace University, where she received her Master’s Degree. You can usually find Nicole on a baseball field with her husband and kids when she’s not working as a Pre-K teacher. She loves to spend time with her family, friends, and two fur babies. When she’s not wiping noses and serving snacks, she’s writing for her blog, Mama Explains, which offers relatable parenting tips and honest stories. You can find her on Instagram @mamaexplains or visit her blog at www.mamaexplains.com. She’s also a huge lover of Nutella, 90’s music, and her Peloton bike, which she rides mainly for 90s-themed music.
Shopping for Boys Clothing
Sometimes shopping for boys can be tricky. What can you buy that will last more than a week when your kids are always out...
Love Story
If you're a '90s lover like me, chances are you have been tuning into the hit show Love Story on FX, which follows the story...
Small Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Winter can be hard...the snow, the cold, the darkness. I have an especially hard time during this season. Instead of making it harder for...
When All the Stages Collide
Lately, I have been feeling pulled in a million different directions. I am in that weird stage of life where there are many different...
When Is the Right Time?
There are so many things I want to accomplish in my life...so, so many. But, like many busy moms, I often ask myself, "When is...
The Matriarch
The matriarch of a family is the head of the family or tribe.
Recently, I lost my grandmother, whom we affectionately called Nonna, which...
Binge-Worthy TV Shows to Watch
It's a random night, and you're to-do list is done for the day. The kids are miraculously all in bed, and you actually have...
The Transition to Kindergarten
The transition to kindergarten can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for you and your child. The lead-up can be overwhelming, especially if your child...
Teaching Empathy
By definition, empathy means the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Some people are naturally empathetic, while others take a bit...
Coming Full Circle
It was 3 a.m., and I was awake. My thoughts were racing.
Whether it was day or night, I was constantly making decisions for my...