Tag: community
Showing Our Children That Love is Love
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to...
Saw something, said something. {discipline or abuse?}
I have two boys. Two VERY physical boys. They wrestle with each other but also hug each other. They fight with lightsabers, tickle, and jump...
Let’s Get Composting!
One of the most important things we teach our children is how to conserve, recycle and reuse. Earth Day (April 22) is a great...
Autism Mama
My eldest child, Elle*, was diagnosed with autism at age three and a half.
Oddly enough, I was relieved. As a teacher, I couldn’t figure...
It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Welcoming New Families to...
The street where I spent my childhood was filled with summer block parties and countless friends to run around with until the sun set. I...
Operation Appreciation: Veterans Day
Veterans Day. It's not just a bank holiday.
This poem, oft quoted by a generation or three older than myself, remembers those that had passed...
Moment of Silence
Last year, I sat quietly at my desk while an entire office scurried around, oblivious to what this day was until someone noticed that...
Mother Earth Mama: Tips and Tricks for Reducing Your Impact
I have always been environmentally conscious and concerned with what my impact was doing to the larger world. As a kid, I collected aluminum...
Give Thanks by Giving Back: Thanksgiving Food Drives
Throughout the year, my family likes to support local organizations and/or drives. The holidays are especially a time when we feel it matters more to someone else...
Stroller or Not…Here We Run!
Ready to take your fitness outside? These running events are stroller friendly, and many include kids specific events. If you are running a race...