September 2017 Editor's Note — Calm Before the Storm
It’s quiet again at my house with my kids — and teacher husband — at school. No more sleeping in or wondering if they will leave for the day when I work from home. While I feel organized for t... Read more
5 Things I Refuse to Feel Guilty About as a Mom
Being a parent is tough enough (hello, toddler tantrums) without all the added guilt and mommy shaming. I firmly believe guilt is self-imposed and a waste of energy. And while there are some things fo... Read more
Let's All Be Cheerleaders
I want to be a cheerleader. No, not the pom pom wielding kind (been there, done that) but the grown-up kind. The kind who encourages, says kind things, and cheers others on. A couple of months ago a c... Read more
Grown-Up Fun at Favorite Play Date Spots
You know the places you love to take your kids for play dates? Well, have you ever thought about checking them out for an adult play date? Many museums and cultural centers around town offer ways to e... Read more
What kind of playground is this, anyway?
Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Nature Play Area - Kirtland OhioNumber of swings: 0.Number of slides:0.Monkeybars? Nope.Wait, what kind of playground is this anyway? Well I'm glad you asked! It i... Read more
My oldest kid is starting kindergarten and I’m kind of freaking out
I am feeling a bit emotional right now because my oldest is starting kindergarten this month. A part of me feels panicked. This starts a whole new era of “formal schooling” and it comes with a... Read more
Why My Family Loves Preseason Football…
"Here We Go Brownies, Here We Go!"When my husband and I got together 9 years ago, we realized we had a common love of football. He was an ex-player and I just loved the game, we found ourselves bondin... Read more
“I’m Bored,” Kids Say. Help for Parents on How to Answer
It’s a beautiful day outside and my two boys are fighting about turns on the Xbox.“Go outside,” I say. OK, maybe I yell.No one budges.“How about…” and then proceed to give them instruction... Read more
‘School Send-Off’ Editor’s Note August Issue 2017
It doesn’t seem that long ago when my oldest son Noel got on the bus for the first time as a kindergartner. While he had a wonderful teacher that year and did well, it wasn’t without some difficul... Read more
On the Town Survival Guide: Fine Dining
In the next installment of the On the Town Survival Guide, which is meant to minimize stress and maximize fun when out and about with your kids, I'm tackling fine dining.There are a lot of fabulous re... Read more
