I Would Have Shot Harambe, Too
By now we’ve all read the story about the 3-year-old boy (who was originally and mistakenly reported as 4) who slipped away from his mother …
Allison Goldberg
Annoying Things Kids Say (and What I’m Really Thinking)
I love my son beyond words. He is the sweetest, cutest, funniest little guy out there. I live for his hugs and snuggles, and his …
Preserving Memories :: Speaking to Children About Death and the Departed
The day is still freshly visible in my mind. The day my world shattered. My parents crumbled. My family broke. My brother was gone. It …
Being a Party Pooper :: Alternatives to the Big Birthday Party
“Every party has a pooper, that’s why we invited you — party pooper, party pooper!” Is it just me, or does everyone feel like their …
Rethinking Romance :: A Thank You to My Husband
Romance has changed a lot since the carefree days of being newly married and child free. The days of dining out on a whim or booking …
Why Two Is Better than One :: The Benefits of Having Twins
“I see two sacks,” said the doctor. “What does that mean? With TWO babies?” I asked. “Yes,” said the doctor. “Two sacks with two babies.” Tears …
An Open Letter to My Future Teenage Daughters
Dear C and B, It’s hard to imagine you two will be anything other than the tiny curious, cuddly, little babies you are now. But …
A Tool in the Toolbox of Life: Teaching Our Children to Deal with Frustration
My 4-year-old loves to get his way (what 4-year-old doesn’t?), and he is the king of negotiating/manipulating a situation to achieve his desired result. He is …
School Shootings: Enough Is Enough
As my husband and I boarded our flight for an anniversary trip without the kids, I couldn’t help but wonder, “What if?” What if something …