Naturally, since my daughter was a toddler, I have dreaded the idea of her becoming a teenager.
Not for sentimental reasons like missing that...
Recently I was asked a question I seem to get at least once every Spring. It starts with some form of, "You're a teacher...
This year held so much promise for celebrations across the globe – weddings, graduations, milestone birthdays, new births, etc. Then COVID-19 came along, and...
When I entered college, I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted to do. Yes, at a ripe old age of 18,...
That title contains two things that sound like polar opposites: meditation and toddlers. One is centering, calm, and often quiet. The other is loud,...
After the last few weeks of life throwing curveballs, I've come to a decision. I don't want to be a grown-up anymore.
I've decided to...
1970 babes! This is it, boys and girls – the year we turn 50—the 50th birthday. Before we go any further, let’s get the...
Sometime in the past few years, I graduated from “mom” to “mom of older kids.” I have one in high school and one who’s...
When a child learns how to do something for themselves, they feel accomplished. A Montessori inspired gift is a simple way to foster independent...
My life 10 years ago consisted of just me and the Hubs, work, going out to dinner on the weekends, going out drinking/partying, occasional...















