Dear you, I’ve started this letter over and over. There is a lot to say. More than I could ever fit in here. You will have a different path than mine. You are a different person. You have a different kid. But we have something in common. Both our kids are autistic. You can say it. It’s … [Read more...]
I’m Doing This One Parenting Thing Really Well (And I Have No Idea Why)
If you’ve ever hung out with a group of moms—and I’m willing to bet you have—there are two things you almost definitely talked about. The first one is sleep (you want it, you need it, you’re not getting any). The second? Kids and food. From breastfeeding or bottles to first foods and the next ten … [Read more...]
I Can’t Wait To Give My Child A Label
I can’t wait to label my child. I realize what an inflammatory statement that is, but it is categorically, without hesitation, true. If I'm being honest, he has quite a few labels already: Cute, smart, stubborn, unique, high needs, emotional, creative—the list goes on. But I’m looking for a … [Read more...]
The Final Countdown: My Summer To-Do List For August
When the end of June hits, most parents I know are thankful for the few months of reprieve ahead, as the hustle of the school year, especially those last two months, gets tedious near the end of the year. Summer time can be a combination of lazy-days around the house, and epic adventures with some … [Read more...]
This Is How Much Summer Learning Your Kid Should Be Doing Each Day
"No more pencils, no more books!" sings Alice Cooper in the rock classic, School's Out For Summer. Sounds about right. When we look back at our summers, we fondly remember the seemingly endless days of freedom, days spent exploring and playing, eating ice cream, and splashing around in the pool. … [Read more...]
How Our Completely ‘Ordinary’ Vacation Gave Me An Epiphany
I love taking my kids on adventures. I want them to live life, enjoy experiences together and have meaningful memories to last a lifetime. I always set one rule for each trip: I want them to try a new food or do something that’s out of their comfort zone. Last summer we went to Prince Edward … [Read more...]
Stop Asking Me To Go Camping (Seriously, It’s Not Going To Happen)
It’s summer and you know what that means—camping season! Or in my case, “Hell no, I don’t want to come camping with you” season. I appreciate the offers, I really do. I’m sure you do have a wonderful time reconnecting with nature, star gazing and Kumbayaing your brains out, but it’s a hard pass … [Read more...]
I Won’t Let Your Kids Drink At My House And I Expect The Same From You
Summertime with teenagers is different than summer time with smaller kids. As soon as school lets out, they are making plans with friends and Snapping and Instagramming like crazy between their seasonal work gigs. Social media has made this is the season for teens to experience serious FOMO (fear of … [Read more...]
Dear Dads (And Future Boyfriends), You Don’t Own Your Daughter’s Body
“Don’t mess with her,” reads the caption. In the picture, a delicate baby girl sleeps, with older brothers of varying ages surrounding her, putting on their toughest faces. Adorable, right? Well, it is, until you really ponder it. I know what you’re thinking. “It’s just a cute photo, do we … [Read more...]
Snapchat’s New ‘Snap Maps’ Feature Has Parents Concerned For Their Kids’ Safety
‘Mom, have you downloaded the new Snapchat update? It’s so cool!’ Since I am not a regular Snapchat user, merely a mom who has downloaded the app to follow my kids and mess around with filters, I hadn’t updated the new feature. And then I found out what it was. Snapmaps is a location-based … [Read more...]
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