Going back to work full-time or even part-time as a current stay-at-home-mom can be a daunting and challenging feat. Let’s be honest, on top of taking care of the children and the household, the last thing we want to...
The summer has officially ended, and we’ve begun to shift our minds and plan for school lunches, sports, activities, and more. As we add more to our already full plates, this can quickly overwhelm many moms.
We all want...
There was a time when all I ate came in a box of dried tubular forms of dough. I wanted it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Slathered in red sauce, pesto, or butter, I opened my mind to other...
For teachers, parents, and students alike, those three words, back to school, can either be exciting or anxiety-producing. There's so much to do to get ready and such pressure to make the beginning of the year go smoothly.
The following...
As my son prepares for his sophomore year of college, I cannot help but think back to last year. I read all the "must-do" and "must-bring" lists. However, there were still certain items we discovered somewhat by accident.
These were...
After my daughter was born in 2022, I committed to be more active and challenge myself to try new things. I'd always loved hiking and started years back with easier local trails, taking my older child with me either...
In the summer, the last thing kids want to do is more homework or anything "required." But as parents, we'd like them to keep up on certain skills so they're ready to return to school in September.
One of those...
As a speech pathologist, I constantly reflect on how I can use every opportunity with my kids to boost their language skills. Parents always ask me how they can help facilitate good communication skills. As a mom, I get...
Let's put the simple back into birthday parties.
I remember homemade cakes, party bags filled with plastic toys, magicians, and screaming friends in basements. Birthday parties have always been filled with fun and joy for the special birthday child and...
Nursing my babies is, without a doubt, one of my favorite things about motherhood. I adore the bonding experience. I also take great pride in knowing that I made these kids from scratch and sustained them for months on...