Even though warmer weather is almost upon us, we still get those chilly nights that call for a nice warm cup of soup. I’ve seen this enchilada-inspired soup all over my social media. I thought I would share this...
I have always loved books. It’s probably the one thing in my life that I can say I have always, always enjoyed. So it is no surprise that I turned to teaching them as an adult. As an English...
Fourteen years ago, on a gorgeous sunny day in Central Park, a cute little 9-month-old girl crawled over to my 9-month-old girl and started playing with her blocks. The girls had similar names and similar curly hair. My husband...
Reflecting on nearly seven years of parenting three children, I realize much of that time I’ve wanted to ‘fast forward,’ ‘rewind’ or ‘pause’ their lives. I never simply press ‘play’ on parenthood.
Many parents, especially in the early years, find...
This is going to be a bloodbath. We are at our town’s local high school football field. It’s a Friday night, and we are there to witness the home opener for the Horsemen – a team so named for...
Reading to my kids is a huge part of my parenting. Books lead to great conversations and are a much better investment of my time, money, and space than toys. Our house is chock full of books. As a result,...
I wish I could be more like my daughter.
She is confident and kind. Always inclusive, and never has a mean thing to say about anyone, not even about the people who may not treat her the best. She...
One of my favorite quotes I found years ago is about how life changes after having children.
They’ll shatter the life you knew into a million pieces. Then, they’ll put it back together, like a stained-glass window, into something infinitely...
Before I had children, I had always defined myself the same way. Whenever I was introduced to someone, the conversation always started with an enthusiastic, “Hi, I’m Nicole! It’s so nice to meet you!”
I am a people person, and...
What has motherhood taught me? Everything. Motherhood has a way of humbling you like nothing else. It reveals your strengths, but it also forces you to be honest about your weaknesses. You don't think less of yourself, but you...
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