I miss the days of my own childhood magical thinking.
There was a time when I believed that when the lights went off and...
It's no secret that I have had trouble making friends as an adult. Last year, I wrote a post about how hard it was...
As a special needs mom, I often hear the same cliches over and over again. I have I have a big confession to make....
I am a mother, and I am also a rape survivor.
This traumatic experience has become a critical part of my personal narrative. There...
To be honest, I am not an organized or tidy person by nature, however, over the years and due to necessity, I have slowly...
Currently, my husband of 13 years and I are on the precipice of something we haven’t had any interest in until now. Homeownership. We...
When I started working as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in New York in 2006, I was working long days, from about 7:45AM, until anywhere...
Disney released the original Mary Poppins movie in 1964. Speaking for myself, I watched Mary Poppins as a child and fondly remember the catchy...
I haven’t hopped on board the true crime bandwagon. In fact, I haven’t stepped foot near it. I am not a true crime mom....
Does the perfect bedtime routine even exist?
As the years go by, I’m beginning to believe a perfect bedtime routine must be some magical...
I’m a perfectionist by nature. As such, I apply a lot of pressure on myself to be the perfect parent.
My desire to perform...
As we end one year and start another, the temptation to set resolutions for the New Year creeps in. In my experience, the desire...
The Greatest Showman is my anthem, speaking to me as a dreamer and a mom.
If people can have spirit animals; mottos they live by;...
Ditching carbs and getting a good wine buzz are secondary to my New Year's resolution list. Achieving total happiness is at the top of...
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The UVM Men’s Soccer National Championship Matters to Vermont Families
Late into the evening on Monday, December 16, I lay in bed while my three kids were asleep, watching the Men’s National Collegiate Soccer...
