Tag: children
Supporting Children in the Battle Against Bullies
Being a parent, there is always a tremendously visceral gut-wrenching feeling when your child is not accepted by their peers, especially when that lack...
A Radiant Reason to Smile: Introducing Smile Studio Orthodontics
In the heart of our neighborhood, there’s a brand new reason to flash those pearly whites. Welcome to Smile Studio Orthodontics, the latest addition...
The Twelve Days of Christmas: The Boy Mom Remix
On the first day of Christmas my three boys gave to me: a big mess on the floor.
On the second day of Christmas my three...
Parenting ADHD
ADHD can present itself very differently in children.
It was obvious to me from very early on that my younger child had ADHD. Everything pointed...
The Teal Pumpkin Project: Making Halloween Memorable for All Kids
Childhood is full of magical celebrations, and almost all of them involve food. We're thinking chocolate and handmade cards on Valentine's Day, eggs filled...
Too Smart to Deserve to Speak?
"He is too smart for an AAC device."
Those words continue to echo in my mind, bouncing around the cavernous spaces where I perseverate on...
What the College “Need-to-Bring” Checklists Fail to Mention
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"...
Best Books for Kids About Taking Pride in Yourself & Your...
Years before I became a mom, I was chatting with my then-4-year-old cousin about a new friend he had made. “She has two daddies...
The Freshman 15
Freshman 15 refers to the theory that first-year college students gain around 15 pounds during their freshman year of college. Luckily my son avoided...
The Youngest Child Syndrome
When did my youngest become a preteen? Weren’t they only six years old the other day? They are graduating from elementary school this year,...










