Tag: advice
Kids and Constipation: 5 Myths and 5 Truths from a Pediatric...
** Disclaimer...this post is not medical advice. Please talk to your child's primary care provider about any medical concerns. ***
If you have babies, you...
Advice: Maybe You Should Get Your Vitamin D Checked
I'm lucky enough to have had internet friends for over 20 years, friends who will give advice—whether solicited or not. Collectively, this group seemed...
Dropping Off My College Student
It's August now, back to school time. I was going to write something like "Tips for Dropping Off Your College Freshman." Turns out, I’m...
Three Road Trip Podcasts to Listen to with Your Kids
A few weeks ago my family and I took an epic road trip, spanning 3,500 miles, five states, and several national parks.
It was fantastic...
What do I do with all the mismatched socks?
In every relationship, there is a Sweeper and a Sorter. When tidying, the Sweeper relocates items from one visible location to one less-visible location....
The Middle of Motherhood: Embracing and Loving All Stages
Recently, I was at Target with my youngest as we ran errands. We made our way through the store to gather our items and...
Some “Advice” for Graduating Seniors in 2022
I was going to write a column of advice for 2022 graduating seniors. I thought I was uniquely positioned to do so; after all,...
Surround Yourself with Real, Genuine Friends
Recently, my husband and I spent a weekend away without our kids and instead with one of our favorite couples.
It was a night...
I Am Still Reeling From This Children’s Book
Before my parents moved from my childhood home, they deposited in my entryway a stack of boxes. I had unsuccessfully lobbied my mom to...
Spring Cleaning: Purging and Project Lists
As a mom of three, I was struggling to keep up with cleaning around my home. Luckily, we have someone to help and, if...