Tag: children

Supporting Children in the Battle Against Bullies

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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"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

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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...

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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

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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

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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,...