Lifestyle
Please Don’t Ask Me When I’m Having a Second Child
The day after my husband and I got married, we started hearing the question: “When are you going to have kids?!” As…
5 Back-to-School Snack Ideas for the Teacher Mom (or Any Mom!)
Heading back to school is always a time filled with excitement, anxiety, and a little extra hunger. As a teacher, nothing brings…
The Comparison Trap — and How I Avoid It
Social media mom groups are such a blessing. I’ve learned countless childcare hacks from my online mom friends. I’ve received great advice…
In Praise of the Timer
“Just two more minutes!!!” How many times a day do I hear this? And how many times a day do I hear,…
My Mom Brain Has Fully Taken Over
I recently attended the Boston show of the Hella Mega Tour with my best friend. Hella Mega boasts a lineup of Weezer,…
5 Self-Care Tips for the Too Stressed
Sometimes, as a busy parent of young children — especially surviving 24/7 parenting during a pandemic — I can’t help but roll…
First Day of School :: High School vs. Kindergarten — Which Is Harder?
The first day of school is hard. It’s hard on the kids, the teachers, and the parents. But there is a sense…
Start ‘Em Young :: Getting the Boys Involved on Chore Days
I am the kind of mom who can’t think straight if the house is too disorganized. I live by the mantra, “A…
The Bubble Effect :: Why the Way We Talk to Our Kids Matters
It started off very innocently. I was playing bubbles in the backyard with my 4-year-old. She was blowing tiny bubbles while chasing…
