I still marvel at how the twists and turns of my never-dull life landed me a single mom of two great kids (Kaylie, 13...
Hi! My name is Lelia Jimenez-McCracken (I know...one tongue twister after another!).
I was born and raised in Queens, NY. At the age of 16,...
I've never much connected with the idea of a family tree because "tree diagrams" look nothing like trees apart from the existence of branches....
I recently attended a panel discussion at Bloomingdale's entitled, "Momhood Through The Years." The intention was to capture the panelist's fashion style through varying...
Time plays tricks on me. Sometimes it feels like it's still early in this motherhood gig - and at other times, it feels like...
Obviously being a mother is gift enough, but this year I'm getting a little something extra. This year I'm giving myself permission - permission...
Motherhood. It ain't easy! And just when I think I've got everything under control, someone pukes in the car. It's always something.
This past Spring...
Every year many of us impatiently look forward to the start of spring, especially after a very long winter. Certainly this year is no...
What Do You Do? This may often be one of the first questions you are asked—or the first question that you ask of someone. It's...
I've thought a lot about using literature to develop my kids' sense of history, acceptance, and emotional intelligence. In our library, we celebrate diversity...
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Putting Off the Dentist? You’re Not Alone
If you’ve been putting off a dental appointment, you’re not alone.
Whether it’s been six months, six years, or even longer, many adults and children...
