How I Lost 6 pounds in 3 Days (and throwing up with a 3 year old)
Friday was not my best parenting day. My kids sat in front of the TV from 8:30 in the morning…
Family Life
I Will Not Give Goody Bags for Flying with My Kids
When we were living abroad, part of our relocation package through hubby’s company included airplane tickets back to the states…
Eight will be Great
“Mommy, when I’m a big person and when I’m not teaching ballet or playing golf on TV, I want to…
Going Out After Getting Home
I’m notorious for having to run back into the house to grab something after we’ve already all left and started…
Having 4 Kids is Really Not So Bad
The ridiculous questions I used to get asked when I was pregnant with baby #4 have pretty much subsided. Maybe…
Staying Cool Outdoors this Summer
Summer. It’s hot. It’s miserable. And it’s here. And if your kids are anything like mine, the heat doesn’t stop…
What Do I Tell My Daughters?
Edited October 9, 2016 to add: I originally penned this post after the Brock Turner rape conviction. But recent events…
Mommy Fail Moments #1
It’s been a busy week in our house as everything winds down for the summer and I’ve had my share…
5 Things Kids Should Know Before “The Talk”
I’m going to admit something right now: I’m scared of having “the talk” with my daughters. Why? I’m not exactly…
We Need to Trust Teachers to Manage their Own Classes
My daughter had one of her famous meltdowns in the middle of her gymnastics class a few weeks ago. She…