Holy Cr-- my kid has writing homework! Can someone please cue the Jaws theme song? When schools went virtual for the first time (I can't...

Thanksgiving 2021, the Year of “Both” This year I threw my family of five in the car and we headed to see family a couple of states away...

First of all, I’m sorry. Thoughts and prayers, sorry. It’s going to be ok. Really, they will come back to you, before they hit tween and...

Household Responsibilities for Kids-Pandemic Style We are coming up on ten months of living through a pandemic. I’ve harnessed my inner...

When my kids’ district voted to start the school year out remotely, we decided to book a half a week in northern Michigan in our happy place

Last week I was a mess. I had a migraine that wouldn’t go away, I couldn’t stop reading social media posts and horror story articles...

Top Ten Parenting Through a Pandemic Tips 1. Say yes more! Make this time novel instead of just frustrating and worrisome. More screens,...

When I carefully planned out my blog for 2020 I didn't save a slot for a pandemic. I didn't save a spot for social distancing and...

As I put on the same pants I've worn a few (meaning seven) times in a row this morning, I was struck with how much the past few weeks...