I think we all want to raise independent children, but we are often scared to let our children out of our sight for even...
The other day, I happened upon a blog post with a title that was just beckoning me to click.
It was "S*it Moms Say." I...
We all know the internet can be a breeding ground for opinions and judgments. We even have social media to share our immediate opinions...
I was determined that this was going to be the summer that my daughter mastered riding her bicycle.
Although she got a really nice...
My son was diagnosed with autism.
He was diagnosed the day before his third birthday and with that diagnosis, joined the ranks of millions of...
Last year I had the chance to go to a conference in Florida. By myself. With no children.
Wandering through the airport, I was able...
Let me preface this post by saying I have never been overly excited about hitting the bars.
In college, when you're expected to live for...
Kids are mysteries, aren't they?
The following are 10 questions I wish I could ask my two:
1. Why do you hand me the chewed up...
I promise to tell you the truth about yelling at your kids. But first, in the spirit of going back to school, let’s all...
As another school year is upon us, and as the annual "ice cream social" at our local elementary school looms, I reflect upon the...
Last year, I had a no good, very bad, ridiculous day with my daughter. But... it actually wasn't terrible.
Here's how it started: I was off...
It’s easy to upset people when writing for a mom’s blog. We talk about mommy wars and how we all want to lift each other...
Self-regulation: a fancy way of saying how to calm yourself down, body and mind.
Self-regulation comes easier for some people, harder for others. If I...
Friends- it's that time of year again!
You know what I mean...
It's back to school time!
By this point, some parents have purchased new clothes, backpacks,...
In + Around Vermont
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...
