Hidden Heroes: The Black Women of NASA
Stages Theatre Company is honored to bring to the stage the inspiring story of the young girls who grew up to become of the Black Women of NASA! Hidden Heroes...
Hope for Mothers Facing Adversity
by Trista Rakow
Deep inside the heart of every mother lies a powerful and courageous instinct to protect their young, no matter the cost, even if it means their life. It’s in our...
Rules for a Season
by Joy Ballard
It happens every time we enter a new season: the need to revisit the rules. I recently noticed that my 5-year-old has been leaving his raincoat and rain boots in...
Our Screen-Free Week: 6 Ways Life Changed
by Dawn Lenio
Screen-free week, what’s the big deal? We could do that easily if we wanted to, I just don’t want to. We’re fine with our balance. I grew up watching hours...
Our Screen-Free Week: Setting the Expectation
by Dawn Lenio
Screen-time and survival mode, they go hand in hand right? Sick? Let them watch TV! New baby? Let them watch TV! Rainy day? Let them watch TV! Work deadline? Let...
The “Are You Having More Babies?” Question
I guess since our second baby is now approaching two-years-old, this is the big question everyone keeps asking: “When’s the third coming along?” Or better yet: “Are you pregnant?” So...
Conquering The Daycare Dread
. Going back to work after maternity leave is bittersweet at best. At worst, it’s a total emotional and logistical trainwreck. For me, twice, it was a little bit of...
April: National Cesarean Awareness Month
Our scars tell the stories of how we healed from wounds. The pink C-section scar that droops below my hip bones tells the story of my son’s difficult birth. His...
Screen Time + Eye Health: What Can We Do To Help Our Kids?
Screen time. This topic is a daily struggle in our home. We are constantly asking ourselves: how much is too much? How much is acceptable? How much time is she...
April Showers
by Meghan Yancy
Spring is the perfect time for baby showers. I’m going to share a quick little guide on the easiest way to make it happen. I have quite a wonderful group...
Viewing My Day Through a Picture Frame
by Laura Senske
When you stay at home with little children, life is a chaotic swirl of coffee, sibling squabbles, dirty dishes, smiles, diapers, and accidents. It’s wonderful and overwhelming and it speeds...
5 Reasons To Get Your Kids In The Kitchen
by Melissa
If you know even the slightest thing about me, you know that I am passionate about my time in the kitchen with my kids. For so very many reasons. Now,...
25 Affirmations to Show Love to Your Child
Part of the mission at New Horizon Academy is to help build a healthy self-esteem in each child entrusted to our care. Kind words of encouragement and affirmation from parents...