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Coming Up for Air: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

“I feel like I’m drowning.” It was 7 a.m. on a weekday morning and my husband had just left for work. I was already sobbing...

Discipline: Is There Really a Way to Do This?

Discipline is one of those subjects that can be touchy to discuss. For this day and age, kids seem to be in charge and have...

Whole-y Moley… I Survived a Whole100

In January, I decided to finally make some real changes to my eating habits, and I accepted the challenge to complete a Whole100. I...

Too Licky: Two Sisters’ Journey Finding the ‘Just Right’ Dog

Nova, our beloved “perfect” rescue Labrador, passed away when our twin daughters, Gigi and Ryan, were two. Their only memories of her are through...

Conquering Homework Battles and Other Common Parenting Concerns

I have a confession to make — I hate homework. Don’t tell my former students or my kids, although I doubt my kids would...

Returning to Work? How to Address That Pesky Job Gap in Your Resume

Returning to work after any length of time at home with the kids can be stressful. One source of this stress relates to your resume...

6 Ways to Switch Up Your Tired Bedtime Story Routine

Once upon a time, there was a mommy who was pulling her hair out… To say I have read Spider-Man: Trapped by the Green Goblin! HUNDREDS of...

Thank You, Princess Leia

Upon reading the news of Carrie Fisher’s untimely death, I scoured my photos looking for the picture. I remember taking it and loving it,...

Anxiety and Your Child: Why So Worried? Why So Stressed?

There’s not much that’s more troubling as a parent than observing your child struggle to express complex feelings and emotions. At any age, the...

Tips For Transitioning Your Child’s Closet From Summer To Fall

If you're a parent, you know the struggle of dressing your children all too well. Whether it be the size, color, scratch level, button...

Why My Christmas Tree Goes Up Before Thanksgiving

  As soon as Halloween is over, I immediately get the Christmas twitch. Time to drag out the Christmas tree and holiday decorations, finalize my shopping...
Evacuating A Hurricane With Children

Evacuating A Hurricane With Children

I have ever never experienced a Hurricane before. I'm from Kentucky, so we are used to tornados, which are equally as terrifying. A tornado...