When “they” tell you motherhood changes everything, they are not kidding. Obviously, moms experience big changes such as being fully responsible for the life and well-being of another human, and of course the changes in size, shape or just...
Growing up, my sister and I were always very strong swimmers. We are 22 months apart, so we took the same swimming lessons, went to “stay away” summer camps, and frequently swam at friends and families’ pools. In fact,...
We just celebrated my son's first birthday. It's like I came home from the hospital with this new tiny person, I blinked; and now, here I am. I have a one-year-old. A one-year-old toddler. I should be celebrating and I...
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Back to school is now upon us. My daughter has been in a school setting since she was 2. She is now starting Pre-K. In all that time, I've failed to take...
"Old McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O!" I feel like I have been singing this song to Nathaniel ever since he was born. Probably not long after his birth, I was singing this and any and every song I could...
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Journey Through a Trinity Education
“Trinity Episcopal School's mission is to build confident and resilient upstanders on a foundation of academic excellence, moral responsibility, and faith to make a positive difference...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by the Parenting Center at Children's Hospital.
Finding the Right Gift this Holiday for Children of All Ages
It’s that time of year again…when parents of children swing between wondering if they found just the...
It has taken me years to get to the point where I am comfortable discussing this. Even now as I type these words, with my youngest days away from turning six years old, I am still going back and...
Right about this time of year, my imagination slows to the metabolic pace of a sloth, and I run out of ideas and motivation to keep us actively learning at home. For my son and I, exploring outdoors is the ultimate...
Here it is, just 5 days before Christmas, the weekend of all the Christmas parties, and you realize you still haven't finished Christmas shopping. It's too late to order anything online without paying exorbitant shipping costs, so you have...
The Bachelorette is not an Option
As a result of my livelihood, I deem it important and preach to all to carry oneself in the utmost style and grace no matter the circumstance. Whether one is hosting a party, giving...
Growing up, I always knew I wanted to have kids. I was born to be a mommy to at least two children, if not more. There was never a doubt in my mind that said children would be GIRLS....
I’m pretty cautious as it relates to all things child safety. I’m kind of overboard (many might even say fanatic) when it comes to car seats, SIDS, safe sleep, and other child injury topics. However, nobody is perfect, and I am...
A Note from the Author: I would like to acknowledge that, in the grand scheme of things, our family has been far luckier than so many others during this pandemic. I do understand that a party is a frivolity...