A Road Wrought With Challenge
My son is no stranger to challenges. At the age of 3, he was diagnosed with epilepsy and just before the age of 5, we added ADHD and auditory processing disorder into the mix. As...
Discover the Hidden Gems of Your Local Library
When most people think of the library, they imagine borrowing books, audiobooks, movies, or music. Parents with young children might enjoy story time or summer reading activities, while teens might volunteer there....
When Learning from Mistakes Turns into Overcorrection
I recently took my daughter to the dentist because she was having tooth pain. At her annual visits the past two years, she had a cavity each time. She was devastated, especially the...
With my 47th birthday around the corner, I have recently been down a path of what it truly means to "age gracefully." It’s a phrase we hear so often, but what does it really mean as I reach for...
Mindfulness in Motherhood
As a speech-language pathologist, I treat adults with neurological disorders. In my work, I’ve seen how mindfulness — an extensively researched tool — can benefit cognition for a wide range of diagnoses. But here’s the beauty: mindfulness...
Not Your Mama's Rice Krispie Treats :: Part 1 :: Toasted Marshmallow Browned Butter Bars
While mindlessly scrolling one night a while back, I saw this TikTok where a woman was making browned butter Rice Krispie treats. I've made them...
Not Your Mama's Rice Krispie Treats :: Part 2 :: S'mores Bars
If you haven't already tried my Toasted Marshmallow Browned Butter Bars, you need to put them on your to-make list! They were the inspiration for this recipe series....
Not Your Mama's Rice Krispie Treats :: Part 3 :: Reese's Stuffed Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
A few years ago, I wanted to try out a recipe for Reese's Stuffed Rice Krispies Treats I'd come across online. My sister-in-law was...
“Did You Move the Elf?”
That’s what my husband and I ask each other every night in December just as we get snuggled and cozy in our bed. After shaking our heads and rolling our eyes (and a few choice...
One AirPod, Endless Peace: My Go-To Self-Care Hack
As a busy working parent, carving out time for self-care can feel like a luxury that more often than not doesn’t happen. Between managing the household, work deadlines, and the constant demands...
When, Where, and How Do You Have Fun?
When was the last time you had fun? Before you answer that, we should define fun to ensure we're discussing the same concept.
Fun is the experience of joy, enjoyment, or amusement that energizes...
A Busy Mom's Situationship with Warehouse Clubs :: There's A Clear Winner
My family has had a Sam's Club membership for as long as I can remember. I fondly remember so many Saturdays spent running errands there, riding in (or...
Is It Really Just the Thought that Counts?
If you are a fan of The Big Bang Theory, you know that Sheldon is not a fan of gift-giving. In season 2, he explains to Penny that giving someone a gift...
My 12-year-old's Experience With Growth Hormone Injections
Although my husband and I are short, we were surprised when our oldest child's growth slowed. Over the last two years, the size difference between my son and his peers became increasingly noticeable....