May 26, 2021 Can highly sensitive people save the world? I’ve written before about our kiddo being a highly sensitive child and likely an empath, but I’m not sure I’ve ever acknowledged that my…
May 24, 2021 A new blog series about techniques to improve anxiety and depression Welcome to Mental Health Monday, our new blog series about mental health and wellness. It’s fitting that we’re starting this during May, which is…
May 22, 2021 The Flames: award-winning original fiction by Xage, 2021 Each year, Olentangy Schools holds the Inklings Writing Competition for grades 3 through 8. Students are invited to submit original works of fiction, argument…
May 21, 2021 It’s not easy being a midlife mom I’ve been having a hard time lately. I’ve been a little snippy and irritable with E, Z and myself. I’ve been eating way too…
May 19, 2021 Burro love and scenic views in Oatman, Arizona If you love critter encounters, you must add burro-friendly Oatman, Arizona to your family’s travel bucket list. During our spring break road trip around…
May 17, 2021 Can your 11-year-old do this? Recently, I hired my 11-year-old to be my photographer and shoot assistant. It went even better than expected, so I thought I’d write about…
May 15, 2021 Hooray for Hollywood: how to see the stars’ homes Have you ever driven around LA’s hottest neighborhoods to ogle celebrity homes? It’s really fun. My parents moved to LA when I was in…
May 13, 2021 How to give great graduation gifts I don’t know about you, but I hate buying grad gifts. I feel like all the usual suspects tend to be super serious and…
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…
May 9, 2021 Why it’s important to respect nonbinary and trans name changes When kids first come out as nonbinary or trans, one of the first things to change is their name – and this is often…
