Parenting

Sitting in the preschool drop off line I realize this is real....I am a legit adult. I look in my rearview mirror, at my hastily combed hair plastered with dry shampoo and an attempt to wipe off my smudged...

I am the friend who pops in and out of your life. I’ll respond to messages (usually), but may not reach out to you on any kind of regular basis. On the surface, it appears that I am simply...

Before I became a parent, I was warned about many of the aggravations of parenthood. I knew I would be tired. I knew I wouldn’t sleep as soundly as I had prior to being responsible for two tiny little...

Do you remember what it feels like to experience pure joy and happiness during the holidays? Do you remember a time when you were just excited about the holidays without the stress and worry of trying to get it all...

You adore your sensitive, active or “spirited” child, but his sensory needs pose unique challenges. Here are five tips from an occupational therapist for creating a supportive environment at home for a child with Sensory Processing Disorder. Explore Your Own...

The Journey to Motherhood My journey to motherhood was long. After seven years of failed fertility treatments, miscarriages and depression, I almost threw in the towel. All I ever wanted to be when I “grew up” was a mother. My...

Today I had an epiphany, my friends. A reckoning of sorts. I finally listened to the words of the wise Ellen DeGeneres: "Do things that make you happy within the confines of the legal system". And because I cannot actually...

It’s that time of year again when sweets are in abundance and we’re here to reassure you that Halloween treats – in moderation – are nothing to worry about.  In fact this fun holiday can even present an opportunity...

Is it just me or does back to school time get you feeling nostalgic? Life finally slows down a little and I have time to pause and think. The kids are older, the year-end is quickly approaching and time...

I have always been an on the go type of person who likes getting out of the house as much as possible. I have a hard time relaxing, finishing a movie, sitting still for very long or "just hanging...