I'm a fan of key lime anything, and while I enjoy it all year round, it most reminds me of summer. It's finally getting warm here (just in time for school!) and I wanted to find a way to enjoy some key lime deliciousness but without investing a lot of time. From there, these easy … [Read more...]
Preparing for preschool means reading aloud, early and often
When my daughter was a baby, I'd read books aloud to her. I remember some people thought it was a bit odd. She's a baby, she's not asking for books. I thought reading aloud was rather magical and so I kept doing it and continued into the toddler years, the preschool years, and … [Read more...]
Mabel’s Labels are great for grown-ups as well as kids
The back to school season often means parents feel a variety of emotions, including excitement. I’m excited for my daughter as she embarks on her first foreign language class and as we return to our routine. I must confess, though, that I selfishly enjoy the chance to get myself … [Read more...]
The HerStories Project: Examining the intersection of parenting and friendship
I'm thrilled to have an essay in the book My Other Ex: Women's True Stories of Losing and Leaving Friends, which will be released on September 15, 2014. It's from The HerStories Project, which explores many different topics surrounding female friendships. Goodness knows, there's … [Read more...]
On Chicago Parent: Advice to new middle school students and their parents
Parents sending their kids back to school often experience a range of emotions, and those feelings are often heightened when a new school is involved. When my daughter made the jump to junior high last year, there was a pretty big learning curve for both us at her new school. … [Read more...]
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