Ahh, those lazy August days. Lounging at the beach or pool, hanging out at the amusement park, eating ice cream for dinner. We all love the summer, but alas, at some point, it is bound to come to an...
I started writing this article a while ago, all fired up and ready to say what’s on my mind. But the longer I thought about it, the harder it became to write anything. I sank into a deep suffocating...
There’s a line that I often hear in my work as a psychotherapist for families of children classified as special needs. It’s a refrain that is always heavily loaded with grief, frustration, and anxiety, mixed with the deepest love...
Turn that device off. Right now. Well, OK, after you read my story. We hear so much in the news about screen time, what it does to us, and what it is doing to our kids. It is so...
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Why I Put My Son In Dance

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My son turned four last month and has been in dance class since the ripe old age of 2.5. I danced growing up, as did his father for a few years. It is because of dance that his father...
We see it on the bestseller lists and on the morning news shows. The question posed is always the same; what kind of mother are you? The parenting advice field is a multi-million dollar machine, advising parents on which...
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Bedtime Woes

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I love being a mom, but I also love my “me” time if and when I get the opportunity. As moms, we cherish the time we spend with our kids because we know the day will come when we’re...
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When Words Won’t Come

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The other day, my six-year-old was sitting at the table doing his “writing” homework. I was in the kitchen making dinner when I heard him yell, “Mama! I need help with my words. I have no words!” I wanted to...
Twelve days. Twelve days left wondering if I have done enough. Twelve days left, questioning if she will leave fully prepared and not forget to listen to the little whispers floating in the air. Twelve days left pondering the challenging moments and...
Are you curious? With constant access to the Google machine (that’s what I call my iPhone. I think I stole the phrase from Joe Scarborough), the HOW of pretty much anything is just a few clicks away. How do I…? Fill in...

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A Guide to Daycares, Preschools, Private Schools, & Tutoring Services in...

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Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know what...