Lifestyle

For those of you who are still at the NICU or have been there and haven't talked about it, talk about it. We need to create more communities for NICU families to talk about this incredibly difficult experience and how it shapes us as caregivers. I'd love to hear your story. Because mine needs company.

I have to admit, when it comes to certain things, I am more than willing to take the lazy way out. Working full time on top of being a parent and a playwright allows me access to the easy button every once in awhile. And when it comes to food delivery, I may as well be a sloth, but I’ve learned to be OK with that. Luckily, there are plenty of options to fill my pantry for the long haul or my stomach on a hangry quick fix.

I LOVE that it comes so easily to my kids. And they don’t define themselves by their mathlete status and love of science, either. It’s just part of who they are. I love that they just assume and expect girls will and should be just as good at STEAM subjects as a boy.

I am so thankful for my amazing daughters, my loving and supportive husband, and my community. I am so grateful for the laughter, the songs, and the hugs that are constant in my life. And I am thankful for... dirty diapers.

When my parents were newlyweds, they used to collect and exchange a comic that was popular at the time. It generally featured two naked, childlike characters — a short and stubby man and his short and stubby lady. The...

Our daily routine has helped us maintain a sense of structure. I’m teaching my kiddos about responsibility and the importance of a daily routine, but also about flexibility and the element of surprise. As long as we’re getting our daily chores done (make the beds, clean up, brush our teeth), there’s always room for spontaneity and fun!

To the moms of kids with special medical needs, I see you. I see you in this era of COVID trying to hold it all together. I see your fear while you hug your little one closer and closer...

I admit it. I am seriously bummed that my girls' overnight camp got canceled because of COVID. For, while I've missed them dearly when they've gone to camp before, it is also the only time all year that I...

Breakfast can be a stressful experience (particularly during the business week) in a house with children. It can feel like there's never enough time to just relax and enjoy. Either your picky eater has chosen to reject the several...

Many people are working from home this year... even Santa! Santa is staying healthy and safe in the North Pole as he prepares for his Christmas Eve journey! While we won't be able to visit Santa for our typical holiday...

Are you thinking about renovating your home or perhaps purchasing a home that needs a major remodel? Whenever possible, it is wise to include a design-build firm in your homebuying process. Join us as we chat with David Supple,...

Believe me, you are not going to find me saying that COVID-19 has a blessing in disguise or that the last year has in any way been anything but heartbreaking and extremely challenging. COVID has shattered families, ravaged jobs, created...