Let’s face it — it's not easy being a parent in today's world. All it takes is a glance at the headlines or a quick scroll through social media, and boom — you're hit with an overwhelming sense of...
Artificial intelligence was once a term that seemed so foreign to me — something for computer programmers or people in the tech industry. That was until about a year ago when I first heard about ChatGPT in my field...
Atmospheric and unputdownable, "The Hidden Life of Aster Kelly" by Katherine A. Sherbrooke is filled with lovable but flawed characters and centers on the conflict between ambition and motherhood that so many women face. When we first learned the...
When my daughter was a baby, it felt like nearly every conversation in my life followed the same script:
"One day she’ll sleep through the night."
"We’re formula feeding."
"Tummy time is going well."
No matter the theme of the mom group, all...
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We all know the memes about the mental load of motherhood — there's this one and this one, and this one, too. When it comes to parenting, moms (stereotypically) bear the bulk of the mental load. And in my...
Facing the reality of only spending every other weekend with my kids post-divorce was mind-spinning. Prior to our split, I always joked that our family traveled in a pack. Schlepping everyone to every soccer game, basketball clinic, and grocery...
As much as the holidays are enjoyable, I’m relieved when they’re over. I often use the post-holiday crash as a time for decluttering and organizing. It makes me excited for the new year and for repurposing unused items that...
With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the new year always seems to sneak up on us. While the holidays may present an opportunity to turn our minds to family and rest (and shopping, cooking, and...
This year, I came up with 33 ideas for stocking stuffers that are neither plastic nor candy. Try some of these to fill your stockings this Christmas!
A few weeks ago I was caught off guard with a moment (or days?) of honest-to-God existential turmoil when I heard of the passing of a beloved local mom who endured a hard-fought battle with cancer.
After my initial reaction...
Every year around mid-December, I feel overwhelmed. There are essays to grade, gifts to buy, meals to prep, and parties to plan and attend. With two school-aged children, after-school activities, work obligations, and friends to see, I try to...
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5 Concerts to Take Your Kids to (That Aren’t Kids Bands!)
Live music is a fantastic experience, no matter your age! Who doesn't remember the excitement of seeing a band perform live on stage for the first time? Taking your kids to a live concert can be a bit tricky, though. There is only so much Kidz Bop a parent can take. But is a "real" concert going to be family friendly? Here are a few bands that put on a great show that will be loved by both the parents and the kids alike!
