Celebrating the Gift of Adoption
Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. This is an important observance for me because there are approximately 140 million children worldwide who are orphaned and in desperate need…
14 Tips for a Fun, Safe, and Courteous Halloween
Halloween is a holiday that most kids enjoy and look forward to. Before you head out for trick or treating this year, how can you ensure a good time for…
Feeding a Preemie in the NICU
When your baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), so much of what is happening both to and around your preemie can feel out of your control. The…
Navigating College Admissions
This time of year usually brings a collective sigh of relief from parents (and a furious rush from teens to have just a bit more summer fun), but it also…
Finding Myself in Motherhood
As I was standing in line at the bank, waiting for my turn to make a late payment on a bill I had completely forgotten about, in walked a peppy…
I Don’t Work Alone
I am often asked, “How do you do it?” and “I can never do what you do” but I am here to tell you neither could I without my husband.…
Typical Work Day Morning With Two Under Two
2:30 a.m. Toddler awakens with a strong urge to color. Toddler will remain awake and whiney until urge passes at around 3:15 a.m. Mom & Toddler pass out on couch.…