Resolving to be “Fully Dressed” in 2020
“You’re never fully dressed without a smile…” I started singing to myself. It was my senior year of high school, and I was making (or so it seemed at the time) one...
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When In Doubt, Act First
The one thing I want you to know and remember: If ever something catches your attention and sparks concern, don’t think, just act! This might seem like a strange statement...
Making Theatre Accessible
At Stages Theatre Company, we know the many benefits of theatre and its ability to break down barriers, and grow empathy. The Open Door Program allows Stages to expand the...
Winter Worries: Top Health Myths Busted
As the cool weather settles in, I thought it would be a good time to bust some more of those health myths that I hear so often from parents. You...
I Visited The Quietest Place On Earth
This is not sponsored, but instead a motherhood public service announcement… I visited the quietest place on earth. Because some days, my soul longs for quiet. A chance to catch...
A Busy Mom’s Tips for Making Holiday Hosting a Breeze
Tis the season! The season to entertain, see a lot of friends and family, to spread holiday cheer…and to feel overwhelmed. Hosting holidays in your home can be so much...
Catch Them Being Good and Tell Them Why!
“Catch them being good.” Most parenting advice includes these words of wisdom. The idea is that we should praise children for good behavior, both as positive reinforcement and to promote...
My Style: I Was Judged in the Workplace
I recently received critical feedback about my professional dress at work. Now let me take a step back and set the stage. I’m 35 years old, a mom and a...
Give to the Max Day 2019
Give to The Max Day is a day set aside to give to a specific cause near and dear to your heart or to find a new cause you want...
Are Dental X-Rays Really That Important?
If you could have any super power, what would it be? A Marist Poll of United States residents conducted in 2010 revealed the ability to read people’s minds and...