Tag: children
Getting Our First COVID Test
When my son walked over to me with that sad look in his eyes, without his usual pep and mischievous grin, I started to...
Mom Confession: Picking My Battles
I have a mom confession to make. My kids are terrible eaters, and I don't care.
It feels so liberating to write that. This...
Changing My Mindset
One of the biggest jobs we take on as mothers is the role of the “problem-solver.” We figure out the routines and schedules that...
Halloween as a Food Allergy Mom
I hate Halloween. There, I said it. To be honest, I’ve always hated it. As a #foodallergymom, Halloween has a whole new reason to...
Sharing the Big News
I am still in shock that I am pregnant. Between years of trying to get pregnant on our own and trying to...
The Silver Lining of Distance Learning
It’s mid-August, 2020. We just found out that my oldest, a rising second grader, will be in Cohort B in our public school’s hybrid...
International Day of the Girl 2020
On October 11th, the United Nations recognizes and celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child. This day "focuses attention on the need to address...
Appreciating Fall {fun activities to do with the kids!}
As the summer started winding down, and the fall began creeping in, bringing on an unprecedented school year, I decided to opt for remote...
I Hate The Tooth Fairy
Ah, The Tooth Fairy. The sadistic cousin to the Easter Bunny, Elf on the Shelf, and Elsa of Arrendelle. I hadn't given much thought...
Pet Peeves of the Never-Ending Summer of 2020
This summer, the "Summer of COVID-19," has changed our daily routines drastically - mask-wearing in public, the lack of indoor dining, and the closings...