The Low-Down on Lice
If you’ve ever gotten a letter from the school nurse that says, “A student in your child’s classroom has lice,” then you know the feeling of dread this can instantly...
A Salute to Mister Rogers on His Birthday
“I always wanted to have a friend just like you…” Even now, at 40+ years old, I smile when I hear those words. One of my favorite shows to watch...
How To Help Your Child With Feeding Difficulties
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The Successful Working Mom
I recently finished Michelle Obama’s most recent book Becoming. In honor of Women’s History Month, I felt it fitting that this book has inspired me as a mom, as a...
Managing Tensions
by Laura Senske
Here’s one thing I have learned about myself: I like to know what “the best thing” is. I want to know the best way to discipline, the best way to...
When Did I Become the Grown Up?
by Maureen Zhao
It happened one evening as I walked into my bathroom. There it was. In the corner of the shower, up towards the top where the tile and the frosted window...
The Song That Transformed My Parenting
by Amber Harder
I have fond childhood memories of watching midday reruns of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. I recall sitting on gold shag carpet in front of the big tube TV which was encased...
Beat the Winter Blues: 9 Screen-Free Activities
With ever growing snow banks, temps barely in the 20s (if we’re lucky) and ice patches nearly everywhere, spring feels like a far off dream. Cabin fever has set in....
3 Myths About Ear Infections
I get a lot of questions from moms about various myths related to ear pain and infections, so today we’ll tackle the most common questions I hear. I hope you...
The Worst March Mom
I’m convinced March and August are the absolute worst months out of the year. The first is a month that sounds like it’s supposed to be spring. Can we all...
Crafting Sensory-Friendly Performances
Performing arts help children on the autism spectrum and other sensory sensitives better understand and respond to social cues, increase self-expression, explore deeper levels of communication and facilitate peer interactions....
Wherever You Wave
by Brianna
I dropped my kids off this morning in the school’s circle drive. The drop-off area is always a sea of minivans, SUVs, cars and daycare buses, each loaded with kids,...
I Am a Water Snob
I am a water snob. I know it. I am not necessarily proud of it, just truthful. I grew up on well water with plenty of rust stains in the...
Socks Stink
I saw indicators early in my little girl’s life. During her second winter, the first one where she could walk through the snow, she had to stop frequently to dust...
