Feb 11, 2016
I used to rock the hell out of sexy, I swear. But for me these days the thought of Valentine’s Day conjures up feelings of stress as I wonder where sexy has even gone. Call it having three kids, a husband who travels on a weekly basis, and zero time to spend on...
Jan 23, 2016
My almost ten-year-old looked out the window this morning, mesmerized by the snow. She breathed it all in for a few moments – the peace, the quiet, the wonder. Then she suspended her inner critic and said, “Mom, if I jumped off the rooftop of the swing set into...
Jan 18, 2016
My friend, Irene Macmillan, an inspiring blogger and a wonderful person wrote this post about parenting in our generation. It certainly gives me, the quintessential Gen-Exer, pause to think. Please click here to read YOU CANT PARENT HAPPY Irene Macmillan Law graduate....
Dec 31, 2015
2015 brought many things to my life for which I am happy and thankful. It also brought some sadness as I’m sure it has for many. FAMILY AND FRIENDS I am mostly thankful for health and good fortune. I am amazed by my children as I watch them grow and embrace...
Dec 14, 2015
“If anyone ever comes into your school and uses a gun — play dead.” My kids looked at me shocked at what I’d just said. “I’m serious, pretend you were shot and play dead so the bad guys leave you alone.” That’s what I said. Good or bad, I needed to say it. I stiffen...
Nov 29, 2015
Ten years ago, when I was pregnant with my first child, I read in a parenting magazine about the importance of reading to her every day. I learned about the higher literacy rates amongst children who were read to often. It is in my nature to take advice like this to...
