Kerry Schicker
Infertility Isn’t Something to Be Ashamed of (Even Though I Was)
This is this fifth and final post in a series by an author who has chosen to remain anonymous during her two-year fertility journey...
Blessings in a Backpack: How You Can Help Support Hungry Children
As we stay home and try not to panic, I can’t help but think about the children and families who aren’t as fortunate as...
What Happens If You Can’t Agree on a Baby’s Name?
With about a month to go in my pregnancy, my husband and I still can’t agree on a name for the baby. We must...
Night Terrors Are No Joke: When Will They Stop?!
In the last few weeks, my son has started having night terrors. He’s 6 years old and has always been a restless sleeper (grinding...
Why My Son No Longer Eats School Lunch
I remember back when I was in elementary school, being rushed through the lunch line to make my selection and keep moving. The ladies...
Guilt-Free Girls’ Trip: Every Mama Deserves a Break
Our latest girls' trip is in the books! It was five glorious days in the mountains of Colorado, sans family. None of us feel...
Pokémon, Fidget Spinners and Beyblades… Oh, My! Keeping Up With the Latest Toy Craze
I can’t even count the number of Monster Jam trucks my son has. He was obsessed with them for years. We even got pit...
Why It’s Important to Form Friendships at an Early Age
I’m about to embark on my 15th year of taking a girls' trip with my childhood friends. I’ve known two of them since pre-school....
Not Just for Kids: I’m the One with Separation Anxiety
I’ve battled anxiety throughout most of my adult life. Little did I know how much worse it would get once I had a child...
12 Ways to Make the Near Outdoors Fun for the Family
It’s an understatement when I say that my son has A LOT of energy. From the minute he wakes up until he puts his...
Kids & Technology: Why We Should Be Thanking Our Tablets & Smartphones
Every time I turn around, I see a new study stating how bad technology is for children. Are these researchers aware of the world we live...
Let the Flour Fly! Fall Cooking Classes for Budding Chefs
As early as he could hold a spatula and reach the bowl, my son saddled up to my husband in the kitchen. It started...