June 26, 2020 How we got our little girl back In some ways, the Coronavirus pandemic has caused intense worry and stress for kids, aging them before their time. But in other ways, it…
June 22, 2020 Behind the scenes bloopers at blogger events When Z was small and I would attend blogger events with her, once in a while embarrassing things happened. Let’s call this blog post…
June 18, 2020 DIY rainbow slushies from popsicles Some people see a kids drink and think “Ooooh, I could add vodka to that!” while I do the opposite. I see an alcoholic…
May 24, 2020 Why we love Anne with an E This winter, Z and I stumbled across Netflix’s 2017 Canadian gem, Anne with an E. We swiftly fell in love with its fiery, passionate…
May 20, 2020 If it hurts, then you’re doing it right I had a post-it note on my computer screen for the longest time that said “run into your pain, find your power.” I can’t…
May 18, 2020 Is your child highly sensitive? I’m sure every parent feels their child is special and unique, with a set of characteristics – mostly positive, a few not so great…
May 16, 2020 Kids are better off without a phone I loved reading this article in The New York Times about an 11-year old “lost” in Manhattan without a phone. This tween did just…
May 8, 2020 Boosting our mental health with gratitude There’s never been a better time to actively practice gratitude. For one, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and an attitude of gratitude can…
April 22, 2020 Home schooling parents deserve a medal The governor of Ohio, along with most other states, announced this week that school buildings will remain shuttered for the rest of this school…
April 15, 2020 At dawn, we ride One of the very best things to come out of this whole Coronavirus quarantine mess is riding every morning with the bike club I…
