My Calm New Approach to Crazy School Mornings
School starts on Wednesday! What?! For now I'll leave out my reflections on how fast the summer went by and how I was surprised by how much I actually enjoyed being with my kids all day. Most days. I ... Read more
Building Memories - Introduction
Hi there, I am Tricia. I am so excited to be working with NEO Parent, discussing a few of my favorite things. The best thing in my life is my family. I met my husband while working at the same co... Read more
Blueberry Crisp Recipe
Recently I shared all the fun we had on our blueberry picking adventure. Today, I'm sharing the recipe for the blissful blueberry crisp we made when we got home. There's nothing better than baking wi... Read more
Breastfeeding Support Groups in Northeast Ohio
As a Certified Lactation Counselor, I have been educated about breastfeeding, and one of the big components for breastfeeding success is social support. New moms have so much going on right after a ne... Read more
River Walk
Yesterday I took the kids just across the street for a river walk. "What's a river walk?", you might ask. Well, walking in the river, of course! It is one of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday afterno... Read more
In My Garden
I love strolling through my garden this time of year to explore and discover new growth unfurling it's beauty for the world to see. "Good morning!", they seem to say. "Look at me!" Now if only I coul... Read more
Artichoke and Lemon Pasta
This new pasta recipe I created is quickly becoming one of my favorites. The fresh flavors of lemon and herbs are perfect for summer. I've been cutting the parsley and basil straight from my herb cont... Read more
The Body Achieves What the Mind Believes
On Sunday I ran my second marathon. My second marathon. Did I really just say that? You see it hasn't quite sunk in yet because it was just three weeks ago that I ran my first marathon. The one in... Read more
My First 26.2; Running The Big Sur Marathon
The alarm was set for 2:45 am, but I was already awake. Full of excitement and nerves, I couldn't keep my eyes closed a minute longer. So I popped out of bed and began getting myself ready for the day... Read more
Parenting with Positivity
When my oldest daughter was 13 months old I made a new friend who just so happened to be a child therapist. The first question out of her mouth after I introduced myself was “Do you have any little ... Read more
