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The Benefit of the Outdoors: Screens vs. Greens

The Benefit of the Outdoors: Screens vs. Greens

Last week my son asked me what I watched on YouTube when I was his age. I actually took a moment to think about what…

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Catholic School Education: Mixed-Faith Family

Catholic School Education: Mixed-Faith Family

We are a mixed-race, mixed-faith, mixed-culture household. My husband and I are trying to maintain our Polish and Iranian identity while also striving to …
The Intuition Effect: Simple Pleasures=Less Chaos

The Intuition Effect: Simple Pleasures=Less Chaos

Life in general can be chaos but throw a bunch of kids into the mix and chaos becomes like the new norm. That new …
Cradle Cap: How Cetaphil Baby is Helping Us

Cradle Cap: How Cetaphil Baby is Helping Us

This post is in collaboration with Ehm&Co and Cetaphil Baby. All opinions and cradle cap stories are my own. No matter how …
The Pre-Teen and the Quest to the Doctor’s Office

The Pre-Teen and the Quest to the Doctor’s Office

Ladies and gentleman I have been dealing with what I thought was a hormonal pre-teen in my midst. She stopped listening, was rude when …
This is Ella: A Story of Inclusion

This is Ella: A Story of Inclusion

On World Down Syndrome Day I want to share a story about inclusion, not just for those who have Down Syndrome but those who …
50 Truths About Parenting: It’s So Worth It

50 Truths About Parenting: It’s So Worth It

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Parenting hurts and heals all at the same time. It has the power to lift you …
Drowning: The Quick and Silent Way it Actually Happens

Drowning: The Quick and Silent Way it Actually Happens

One of my biggest fears as a parent is one of our kids drowning. It has made me hyper-vigilant around water and my kids …
Why I Refuse to Make Homemade School Snacks

Why I Refuse to Make Homemade School Snacks

Last year I fell into a dangerous and life-consuming rut, I tried to Betty Crocker my way into my kid’s hearts and …
Nighttime Wetting Tips & Tricks from GoodNites

Nighttime Wetting Tips & Tricks from GoodNites

Nighttime bedwetting is a straight-up nuisance. I speak from experience because I was one of those kids who just could not control my itty-bitty …