Perspectives in Parenting

The worst part of parenting isn’t having to discipline your kids or deal with tantrums. The worst part is being sick while still having to parent. The first time my husband and I were both sick, we caught a stomach...

If you've read any of my posts by now, it's no secret I am a single mama to three littles...a single mama who also works full time as a third-grade teacher. So when the last day of school was upon...

Today, August 4th is National Friendship Day in the United States. The first thing that popped into my head while writing this post was the lyrics from The Golden Girls, "Thank you for being a friend." (I am reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally...

During the holiday season, we think about wish lists and finding the perfect gift for our loved ones. One gift that may seem perfect, can actually cause more harm than good. Little Johnny has wanted a puppy dog his entire...

With the holidays rolling in, holiday traditions follow. A holiday tradition doesn’t have to be serious or overwhelming. It can be as simple as a family recipe passed down, yearly family portraits or my favorite, matching family holiday pajamas! Some...

I started out writing about all of the great things we can do using technology during this uncertain time of our new norm, “social distancing” but then I heard the great Lin-Manuel Miranda talking about wrapping up his movie,...

  Information doesn't provide the peace of mind I always hope it does. With all the information that comes out on a minute by minute basis full of disturbing news on COVID-19, corrupt politicians, unstable schools plans, governors changing...

FaceTime - it's my son's ringtone. Me: "Hey Bud!" Son, in a low voice: "Hey Mom, I've got a presentation in 30 minutes. Can I practice with you?" Me, throwing everything on the floor, grabbing a seat, and grinning from ear to...

To celebrate the beginning of summer, I took my kids to Family Night at our favorite chicken restaurant. The place was absolutely packed with kids hyped up on the promise of freedom. The play area looked like a giant...

In fact, by writing this post, I  am mom judging. Somebody had to do it, though, right? I've done it unintentionally. You've done it unintentionally. Millions have done it intentionally behind the ego-booster that is social media. You've judged another...