I have a 5-year-old who just started school this fall. He loves to learn and is very social. He is generally well adapted to life.
He is also mobility challenged.
I have a child with different needs.
Sometimes he walks independently. Sometimes...
If you would have told me at 6 years old that I would get to meet Madonna or Cyndi Lauper, I think I might have passed out. I could never have imagined getting to meet one of my childhood...
Yes, my child ate mushrooms. I thought I had at least 15 more years before I was faced with this parenting issue. Instead, here I was, 18 month old on hip, telling poison control, "yeah, so I think my...
Who Doesn't Love a Good Movie?
There's something so comforting about watching a great movie. Is there anything better than curling up on the couch with popcorn and a blanket and zoning out for 2 hours? It's a chance to...
Monday
My Daughter: Mom, can I please have an Instagram account?
Me: No, honey. I’m sorry you can’t.
Tuesday
My Daughter: Mom, Bailey and Hannah have Instagram accounts. Can I have one now?
Me: No, honey. I’m sorry, you can’t.
Wednesday
My Daughter: Mom, the other...
Dear Lindsey,
I am not judging you. I will not judge you. Unfortunately, you are not alone in how you were feeling and what you experienced. However, it went too far. You should have been provided the help needed to...
Like it or not, summer is almost over. Stores around the area started their back to school sales, uniform shops are packed as soon as they open, and parents everywhere are bleary-eyed as they re-introduce structured bedtimes and (my...
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I have never met a stranger. But for a while, I started to feel like my overt friendliness and general openness to people was a bad thing. I started to wonder...
Dear Ridgewood, Thank You For The Memories
Where did you go to high school?
Anyone from New Orleans knows how common this question is.
The answer for me is Ridgewood Prep. Not only did I attend high school there, but I spent...
I’ve said the statement “I’m drowning” more times than I’d care to admit since the school year began. I am currently being swept under by the wave of school pressures that come with having a first and third grader....
Stuffed Saran Wrap Ball :: The Best Party Game Ever!
If you are looking for easy entertainment at your next birthday party, family gathering or holiday event, I have the perfect solution for you ... a stuffed saran wrap ball...
Know What You're Saying :: An Embarrassing Lesson For My Kids
I have two boys, one of whom is in middle school. My husband and I have always believed in the importance of openness and honesty with them. There are...
With raising three girls, my mom has experienced her fair share of girl drama. Whether it was between the three of us or with friends, there was plenty of it. It basically comes with the girl territory. At some...
It’s back to school time and I can barely believe it! The shelves of Target are changing from all things summer and fun to school supplies. It's time to say goodbye to the carefree summer days. With school starting...