I Ditched Our Playroom, and This Is What Happened
It had become too much of a burden for me. I couldn’t stand it any longer. My children did not appreciate it,…
This. Is. Hard.
This is hard. Coronavirus is hard. Remote school is hard. Teaching remote school is hard. Working from home is hard. Being unemployed…
Teaching Kids (and Ourselves) About Ambiguous Loss
In a recent article about how we are all coping in the pandemic, the author brought up the concept of ambiguous loss….
In November, We Wear Blue :: American Diabetes Awareness Month
In November, we wear blue. But every day, regardless of the month, I wear an insulin pod and a continuous glucose monitor….
Bribery — What You’ll Do for Sleep!
I haven’t slept soundly in months. My mind is racing, and I seem to have added “insomniac” to my resume. Sleep is…
Pandemic Weight Loss Is Possible — Here Is How I Did It
I have three kids, ages 9, 6, and 3. I was overwhelmed, burned out, and exhausted before the pandemic. And I’ve been…
Holidays at Home :: VIRTUAL Keepsake Greetings from Santa in the North Pole!
Many people are working from home this year… even Santa! Santa is staying healthy and safe in the North Pole as he…
The Middle Pillow :: How I Came to Terms with Co-Sleeping
Almost every night I am awakened by one (or both!) of my children coming into my bed. I used to dream of…
Attack of the Earworms!
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? Top 40, commercial jingle, or kid tune? It’s more than that —…
