No, not that kind of athletic supporter, silly! As a proud "soccer mom," I can confidently say that I've perfected the art of being the best sports parent — or as I like to call us, “athletic supporters.” Not...
Social distancing is at an all-time high in 2020, but the reality is, we started "social distancing" years ago. Text messaging is the most prevalent form of communication for Americans under the age of 50, but I just can't...
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There is something special about the fall season that brings a unique sense of “new beginnings” back into our lives. The sun’s warmth is more forgiving and we begin welcoming the comforting feeling of...
As you know from Part I of my Mommy Makeover series, after losing a bunch of weight and getting into pretty good shape, I was frustrated by saggy skin and stubborn areas of fat that just would not change...
Getting kids to eat healthy food can be a struggle. My youngest turns his nose up at almost any variety of vegetable. He’ll eat an occasional piece of fruit, but that’s where he puts his foot down. Many of...
It seems we're hearing more frequent conversations about kids' allergies these days. It's a big topic, ranging from life-threatening food allergies to occasional, minor irritations from seasonal allergens. Most kids probably fall somewhere in between, with reactions to common...
We have arrived at the day of the year where we celebrate this miraculous “hood” that unites us all. Regardless of our differences, we can all agree that if you are a member of this tribe, you are deserving...
My daughter's birthday was coming up, and I debated between a birthday party or a trip. LEGOLAND® won by a popular vote, and I began planning, which is my favorite part of the trip preparation. Because I'm a thrifty...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with gifted, creative, and high-performing kids. These kids are usually deep thinkers who may have high levels of emotional intelligence. They may understand the advantages, veiled benefits, and unintentional consequences...
Being the youngest of six, there was always someone around to keep me entertained. I can remember family trips to the beach, Sunday dinners at home, and playing outside for hours with friends. All of this made for what...
If you’re like me, I use an emoji in almost every text I send. Emojis are the perfect way to describe how I’m feeling... without actually saying it.
The word emoji comes from a Japanese term that translates to "image...
I'm totally that dorky mom who needs to put my child (...myself, my house, my dog) in a themed outfit for every holiday, no matter how minor. Fat Tuesday? Here's your purple and green Mardi Gras romper. Columbus Day?...