Tag: life lessons
Baking Bread and Finding Myself Again
Few smells remind me of my childhood more than freshly made bread.
For the first few years of my life, my mom stayed at home...
Post-Pandemic Mom Burnout: Is This the New Norm?
The beginning of the pandemic in most people's minds was mid-March 2020. It is hard to think that was over three years ago! We...
What We Can All Learn From Drag Queen Story Hour
I have a very heteronormative household. There is one dad, one mom, and two girls who identify as girls with all the typical girl...
The Meaning of a Name
I recently attended a meditation workshop, and the instructor told us to take out a notebook and pen. She would ask us a question...
Parenting Beyond the Toddler Years
I have turned into a life coach when I least expected it. I have met many life coaches in my day. When they first...
What It’s Really Like to Have Four Kids
Having a big family was something I knew I always wanted. My husband and I have been blessed with two girls and two boys....
Happy Place
It's quiet. I can hear my kids far away in the distance, their laughter bouncing off the water. I can see the drips landing...
The Future is Bright: Ready, Set, Grow!
“You’ll look back on these days and wish you could have them back.” As parents, we’ve all heard this statement, or some version, at...
Ideas For Connecting With Your Child After School
At the end of a long day, finding ways to connect with your child after school can be a challenge. Not all kids are...
Starting the Year off Right With Homework and Study Skills
I can’t believe we are getting back into gear for school! As a type-A personality, I love planners, colored pens, Post-its, and various organizational...