Unleashing your mom power can turn a meek and mild Mindy to a badass Betty. And, at the same time, unleashing your mom power will allow you to participate in life in a way that brings you great satisfaction...
As a busy mom trying to keep my sanity while raising tiny humans, I never thought my parenting inspiration would come from a cartoon character. Yet here I am, singing the praises of Chilli from Bluey. Yes, the adorable...
As summer winds down and the routine of a new school year begins to shift into place, parents are busy purchasing books, supplies, lunch boxes, backpacks, and clothing, as well as filling out forms and tying up loose ends....
In 1997, my sixth-grade PE teacher invited me to join the after-school weightlifting team, a decision that unexpectedly changed my life. That same year, the International Olympic Committee announced that Women’s Weightlifting would debut at the 2000 Olympic Games.  At...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bOIFg2HtFij6T5mafve0Z Season 3, Episode 8: Into the Light Director: Tom Verica Writers: Daniel Robinson and Julia Quinn Synopsis of episode: With a rival threatening to divulge her secret for money, Penelope chooses the best path forward as her relationships and livelihood hang in...
Like many of you, I saw Inside Out 2 with my children within the first few days of it hitting movie theaters.  My family has loved the original Inside Out movie since we first saw it. The way it demonstrates...
In the whirlwind of managing work, family, and personal well-being, busy moms constantly seek ways to strike a balance. Is that even possible?  While there's no one-size-fits-all solution, some life hacks for busy moms can be game-changers for navigating chaos. This...
I remember feeling grief and loss as a child and it’s significantly different from what I now experience as an adult. When I was a kid, grief was somewhat straightforward. The news would be devastating regardless of the circumstances, there...
This spring, when local Vermont writer, Kimberly Harrington’s, epic and infamous post, Are You Sure There Isn’t Something Else I Can Do Before The End of the School Year?, began to make the rounds on all the social media platforms, I...
5 inspiring YA books to read with your teen. All feature main characters with marginalized identities. Multiple genres included.
Five years ago, my most pressing grocery dilemma was deciding between organic and non-organic. Now I struggle to keep enough healthy and nutritious food in the house for my family of four. Last month I went to a food...
As I head to pick up my son from school I find myself singing Alice Cooper School's Out and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Summer Time and feeling giddy excitement. It's the last day of school! No...
I’ve been a member of the work-from-home moms club for 7 years now. Initially, I primarily taught online. I did so early in the morning or late at night when my kids were sleeping and/or my husband was home. Then, 5 years...
Summer camp is awesome, but it can also be scary. My daughter was both excited and terrified for her first week at sleepaway camp. Her first camp experience happened to occur in the period right after the pandemic, so drop-off...

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