Christmas has never been my favorite holiday, even as a child. Sure, I enjoyed the traditions, getting gifts, and celebrating with my family, but it always felt like there should be some other feeling of joy that never quite...
This past fall was a learning curve for me and my middle schooler. Building her schedule at the beginning of the year felt like an all-you-could-eat buffet. Field hockey twice a week and on weekends—let’s try it! Still want...
As a mother, the holiday season is a time of immense joy and just the right amount of chaos. It’s a special time when the house is filled with love and laughter, the smell of freshly baked cookies, and...
Being a working mother brings unique challenges that allow our superpowers to shine. This is a controversial perspective because society and the government should be doing more to support parents. It isn’t fair to be in total awe of...
The holidays are here, and that means it's time to bake. Warm spices, sweet vanilla, and sugar fill the air. One of my favorite holiday traditions is creating a beautiful box of Christmas cookies to share with friends, family,...
While pregnant with my daughter, I received plenty of well-meaning advice from veteran moms. Now that I'm pregnant with my second, I'm revisiting some of that advice and finding most of it to be kind of, well, not helpful....
As a mom to a competitive dancer, I’ve come to admire my daughter’s resilience and comfort in situations that I, even as an adult, find intimidating. She’s learned to change costumes in crowded dressing rooms, surrounded by other dancers,...
As I turn 42, I find myself standing at an intersection of self-acceptance and deep gratitude. Aging, for so long something I was told to fear, has become something I now embrace. It’s not always easy to let go...
“Mom, why are you crying?”
Before I could even begin to explain the dozens of reasons why, I looked to the next sentence in the book I was reading aloud to my ten-year-old son and was met with “‘Oh, Alex,’...
My husband and I will be celebrating ten years of marriage—a milestone that marks a decade of growth, resilience, and memories built together. When I think back on all we’ve been through, it’s amazing to see how our relationship...
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Village Pediatrics is Growing and Welcoming New Patients!
Exciting news! Village Pediatrics is growing and welcoming new patients!
They are thrilled to introduce two incredible additions to their provider team: Dr. Neysa McDonald...
