My Mother saved my heart. February is National Heart Month, and I've shared my story in honor of this national educational initiative, dedicated to cardiovascular health awareness.
Every evening for over two months, my frail six-year-old body would sit in...
Screen time. It's a part of all of our lives. As adults, we use our screens for almost everything these days - organization, communication, planning, work, connecting with others, and more.
Many of us didn't grow up with a screen...
Preschool teachers understand that preschool isn't a required part of schooling, but the skills learned in a preschool classroom are so very important. Aside from an early childhood academic curriculum, preschool is a wonderful opportunity for your child to...
No, I'm not Supermom.
I took my 10-month-old to the pediatrician. Moms, that is what we do, right? Baby is not feeling well, so we assess their needs, try to fix them, and take them to the doctor if needed.
The...
T-ball, I feel, is a rite of passage for every little kid. Getting to be part of a team and learning how to play a sport instills so much in our children.
However, after COVID canceled my son’s first season...
"When is my child old enough for chores?" Yes, our daughter helps around the house.
I'm not sure of the correct answer to my question posed above, but I can tell you what my husband and I implemented with our...
Middle School. I wasn't prepared.
I have an amazing son. He's smart, kind, and thoughtful. Yes, his tendency to leave dishes all around the house, never clean his room, and call me "bro" or "cringy" on the regular drive me...
I salute all the moms who breastfeed - the ones who love it and never want to stop and those who struggle every day but still press on. I support normalizing breastfeeding anywhere, anytime. But there is one phrase...
A test that I didn't even know existed saved my child's life. September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, and here is my story.
On July 15, 2014, I gave birth to my first child. Delivery went okay and we had...