I’d love to tell you that “It doesn’t matter who you vote for, just vote!” Guess what, though? It does matter. Read more…
One week until Election Day
Real talk
M is for mask, R is for resilience
Kids are so resilient! Why can’t we stay that way as adults? Read more…
Recognizing racial bias: 6 books I recommend
Right now I’m doing what I know how to do best – reading, writing and having discussions to help me discover and remedy my personal blindspots regarding race and privilege. Read more…
This virus has changed everything
Take a moment to think about how crazy the things we’ve seen and done lately would seem even a month ago. Read more…
Insert witty reference to the 1998 song ‘Closing Time’
These past two weeks have been an absolute blur for my family! Read more…
Demystifying disabilities
I’m sharing a list of some of my favorite children’s picture books that explain disabilities in easy, approachable language. Read more…
Where the heck have I been?
Everyone has baggage from before becoming parents; that doesn’t magically disappear when we become “Mom”. Read more…
Give me a break
I needed to step away for a few days before I lost myself even more. Read more…
‘The Boy Who Wiggled’
Apparently the round glasses weren’t “Harry Potter” enough, so last week JB decided to go for the lightning bolt scar on his forehead, as well. Read more…
A different kind of retail therapy
I tell myself that shopping is now more than just a fun distraction or hobby. It serves a purpose! I’m not wasting money, I am problem solving. Read more…