Tag: Parenting
I’m an Emotional Doormat, but that Doesn’t Mean My Kids Need...
I am an emotional doormat and the worst part of it is, I’m struggling not to hand this obvious bad habit down to my...
Child Safety Harness, Leash Backpack, or Tether… Call it What You...
A child safety harness. A leash backpack. A tether. Call it whatever you want. I have one and use it to keep my daughter...
Embracing the Growth Mindset As A Parent
I've been a teacher for a decade. For ten years, I've helped students and parents navigate the constantly-changing world of education. I've been through...
Please Stop Saying these Cliches about Children with Special Needs to...
As a special needs mom, I often hear the same cliches over and over again. I have I have a big confession to make....
Finding a Parent-Friendly Job and Work-Life Balance
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...
Mary Poppins Returns: What She Means to Modern Parents and Children
Disney released the original Mary Poppins movie in 1964. Speaking for myself, I watched Mary Poppins as a child and fondly remember the catchy...
What Homeschooling Looks like in My Family
Friends often ask me, what does homeschooling look like for my family?
I asked myself this question dozens of times before deciding to homeschool my...
Mom Confessions: My Epic Failed Attempt at a Family Holiday Tradition
Five years ago, I had the wonderful idea to create a new family holiday tradition. My idea was pulled from my love affair with...
My Ultimate Mom Hack: The Beauty of Made Up House Rules
Hi fellow mom... I’m just stopping by to give you a reminder in case you forgot (like I did.) You are the mom, and guess...
My Family’s Adventures Starting Homeschooling: From School to Home
Last month, we decided to pull our son out of public school in order to homeschool him, and everyone wants to know why. I’m...
Toddler Mom Hacks to Simplify your Life and Help Save Time...
Do you feel like since you became a mom, your to-do list continues to grow longer, but the number of hours in the day...
Parenting Lies: The Things I Swore My Kids Would Never Do
It’s true. The pre-kid version of me had this laundry list of things that my kid would never do. My first foray into parenting...
Mom Fails: Turning Epic Fails into Epic Wins.
It’s time to face the music, moms. None of us are flawless and this post is here to remind you that there’s no rule...
The No Screen Time Rule: How it’s Completely Unrealistic for Me...
Prior to having my son, I was adamant we would follow the ‘no screen time’ rule.
I told my husband (at the time) about...