May 11, 2021 The unexpected joy of lunches at home Like so many students across the US and even the world, Z spent most of their time at home for an entire year due…
April 15, 2021 My kid made me pay $20 for a poem Okay, dear readers… it’s funny story time. I originally wrote this as a post on my blog’s Facebook page. I pay for beautiful artwork…
April 3, 2021 Don’t ask your tween if they think you’re cool I made a parenting mistake recently, but it’s probably not what you think. I learned a lot from this goof, and I’m now passing…
March 22, 2021 How do you know when kids really need a sick day? When your child asks to stay home sick from school, do you automatically let them… or try to convince them they are well enough…
February 10, 2021 Nonbinary is just another word for awesome When was the first time you heard the word “nonbinary“? If you roll with fifth graders or middle schoolers OR watch TikTok videos for…
January 17, 2021 How to be ready for your daughter’s first period If you’re the parent of a young daughter, there’s a big day ahead – not just for her, but for you as well. And…
January 15, 2021 I really love this hybrid life Do you get a feeling of dread or case of the “Sunday scaries” at the thought of the school and work grind beginning again…
January 9, 2021 How can heavy work help sensitive kids? I am always on the hunt for parenting tips, tricks and techniques that can help smooth our family’s path. Having a highly sensitive child…
January 7, 2021 I relentlessly interrogated two 7-year-olds for a year Sometimes I write about things I’m proud of. Other times, I blog about things I am not proud of. This post falls into the…
December 20, 2020 I found the romper from Fleabag and I love it I am not one to jump on every fashion trend, but I’ll admit that I’ve been eyeing jumpsuits for a while. Do they even…