I’m sure you’ve all seen a plethora of Life Hacks making their rounds on social media — those clever ways to make your life easier using simple household items in ways you never imagined possible. Put money inside the wrapper of a period pad in your purse to prevent people […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] I see a lot of talk about “modern” vs. “traditional” parenting lately. I’ve even shared some articles on my blog page about the pitfalls of “modern parenting,” not because I was trying to speak out against it, but rather because what I thought the authors had […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] The other day, a friend reached out to me to get advice about how she should approach talking with her children about people with disabilities. As her children were getting older, they were starting to notice subtle differences in people they saw in public, and my […]
Like many teachers, I have been busily investigating best practices for reaching my students this coming school year. Inevitably, in the before-school rush that precedes each new school year, this includes heading to Walmart and the dollar store in a frenzy to purchase items I either don’t have or ran […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] Parents of children with special needs have many fears, from concerns that their child’s prognosis isn’t good to worries about being able to fit in all required doctor and therapy visits. But there is one fear that isn’t like the rest — one fear that isn’t […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] It’s no secret: Our household is no Leave it to Beaver rendition over here. I’m probably the least domestic person on the planet (my dad used to say I burn water), and my husband isn’t exactly winning any handy man awards. We sometimes eat dinner crowded around the […]
It’s almost that time of year again: Time to head back to school. I know, I know. Teachers and students across the country collectively want to punch me in the face right now (while parents likely want to French kiss me). Hey, don’t shoot (or tongue) the messenger, m’kay? It’s officially August […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] Pregnancy has hit me right in the feels lately. This is nothing new. I always wind up emotionally perturbed during pregnancy. This is my first pregnancy, though, since getting a handle on my crazy (anxiety), and I’ve chosen to go 9 months med-less for the sake […]