Tag: education
Accepting the “Yet”
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...
How to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills – Tricks of the...
As a speech pathologist, I constantly reflect on how I can use every opportunity with my kids to boost their language skills. Parents always...
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...
I Am a Special Needs Mom
It has recently come to my attention that I have a child with special needs.
Well, not quite. Our youngest is adopted, and all adoptees,...
How I Failed to Teach My Kids Their Mother Tongue
Is your family bilingual? Do you speak two languages or more at home? Then I hope my parenting failure is your gain. The one...
Love Your Local Library
Did you know that April 16 is National Librarian Day? No? Well, neither did I, and I work in a library! But it's a...
An Ode to the Joys of Back to School
Ahh, those lazy August days. Lounging at the beach or pool, hanging out at the amusement park, eating ice cream for dinner. We all...
I’m a Scared Mom in a Country Full of Guns
I started writing this article a while ago, all fired up and ready to say what’s on my mind. But the longer I thought...










