Usually at this time of year I am awaiting school supply shopping lists, looking for deals on backpacks and tennis shoes, and taking inventory of what no longer fits. This year al... Read More
Who would have ever thought that in the middle of a major pandemic we could also be looking at the possibility of real change on an entirely different topic? Who would have ever t... Read More
The pandemic has forced us to face so much uncertainty over the past months, and as we near the end of the school year, we know two things: Scientists are all but guaranteeing a s... Read More
There are many valuable lessons that can be learned from getting our children to help around the house. Chores can be a great way to teach responsibility, independence, and a stro... Read More
Our daily life has been turned upside down due to COVID-19. We are all sheltering in place for the foreseeable future — our kids are remote learning from home, our partners are ... Read More
Over the holidays our family ventured across the world for an unforgettable and life-changing experience in South Africa. We went on safari and saw so many animals up close in thei... Read More
I remember Valentine’s Day being such a fun day as a kid, racing home to go through my candy and cards. Now, even all these years later I love watching the same excitement in my ... Read More
If only we could stop time for a bit. This fall has felt like a whirlwind, where on top of everything else, my daughter was navigating applying to high school, studying for the SSA... Read More
During November, we have two holidays we celebrate that remind us of the importance of gratitude and thanksgiving. Around Thanksgiving we often ask our children what they are grate... Read More
Last year at this time tweens and teens were talking about or playing Fortnite, much to the chagrin of many parents. There is always new technology, especially when it comes to wha... Read More
The usual back-to-school frenzy of new backpacks, new clothes, and school supplies seems a bit frivolous this year given the recent rash of gun violence. Several mass shootings in ... Read More
It’s hard to believe in just a few short weeks school will be starting again. Summer always seems to come and go like the blink of an eye, and it feels like the older our kids ge... Read More
Chances are you have heard the refrain “I’m bored” more than a few times at this point of the summer. When hearing this from my daughter for the first time, I felt like I ha... Read More
Summer is almost here, and although those summer camps have been booked for months, there may be a little time yet to fill. My family loves a summer family challenge, and this year... Read More
Recently we decided to embark on a new journey — pet ownership. We brought home a wonderful, loving puppy, a “goldador,” (golden retriever-Labrador). This decision was years... Read More