As parents, we spend so much time hoping our kids will care. We want them to work hard. We want them to be committed. We want them to love something enough to give it everything they’ve got. But what happens when they care so much that every mistake…
Screens are everywhere. From educational apps and tablets to video games, YouTube, social media, and smartphones, technology has become a normal part of childhood. As parents, it can be difficult to know how much screen time is too much and whether your child’s habits are healthy. The truth…
Summer has a way of making us feel like we need to spend money to make memories. Between expensive vacations, amusement parks, camps, sports, dining out, and endless activities, the costs can add up quickly. But here’s the truth: some of the best summer memories have nothing to…
This isn’t about being Republican or Democrat. This isn’t about red states versus blue states. Left versus right. Conservative versus liberal. This is about our children. Because whether we want to admit it or not, the political climate in America is shaping the next generation in ways that…
First and foremost, I want people to understand that just because we decided to donate our embryos, it did not mean we were “giving up on our babies.” Over the years, there have been comments, assumptions, and judgment surrounding our decision to donate our embryos, so I wanted…
Every child lights up about something. For one child, it may be baseball. For another, it might be art, coding, dance, reading, baking, animals, music, or building things out of cardboard in the living room. Their passion may seem random, loud, messy, expensive, time-consuming—or temporary. But when a…
Supporting children when a parent has cancer or another serious diagnosis When a parent is diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, the entire family is affected — especially children. While adults often focus on treatment plans, appointments, finances, and caregiving, children are quietly processing fear, uncertainty, and…
In a world where screens are everywhere—classrooms, restaurants, even the backseat of the car—it can feel almost impossible to set limits on technology. Tablets are convenient. They’re quiet. They give us a break when we need it most. But in our house, tablets during the school week are…
Let’s be honest… if moms had performance reviews, we’d either be getting promoted to CEO of Everything or put on a “performance improvement plan” by 9:07 a.m. Because motherhood? It’s a full-time job… with overtime, no PTO, constant interruptions, and tiny humans who act like middle management but…