May 14, 2022 Two little words can help kids with their mental health These are tough times for all of us – but possibly hardest of all on children and adolescents. The US Surgeon General recently issued…
February 27, 2022 It’s normal for LGBTQIA+ kiddos’ identities to evolve It’s a brand new year, and that’s not the only new thing at our house. Our beloved kiddo, who came out as nonbinary and…
February 13, 2022 Are you utterly enchanted by Encanto, too? Disney has finally come out with a movie that I love as much as Moana. I adored Moana the second we saw it at…
January 2, 2022 Indoor adventure parks for big kids – even adults Back in the day, there was nothing I loved more than finding new indoor play places for little Xage to explore and wear themself…
December 13, 2021 Fun holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list Are you still shopping for Christmas gifts? It’s okay – this is a judgement-free zone. I am, too. I know they told us to…
December 9, 2021 Talking to kids about suicide can save a life Suicide is a very heavy topic, but it’s critical that we talk about it – especially with kids. Did you know that, nationwide, suicide…
November 19, 2021 The best souvenir I (n)ever purchased What’s the best souvenir you’ve ever purchased? We love to travel in our family, and I like to think that, over the years, I’ve…
November 13, 2021 The saddest little lad in the world What follows is an original work of fiction I wrote recently with Xage’s help. I’m hoping to publish it as a children’s book about…
August 30, 2021 Being hangry is no joke for highly sensitive kids Our family talked about being “hangry” before it was a commonly heard word. Hungry + angry is never a good combination but it can…
August 22, 2021 Adopting guinea pigs from Heart of Ohio Guinea Pig Rescue & Sanctuary We drove up to northeast Ohio this week to find Xage the perfect guinea pig companion. We had heard great things about the Heart…
