Remember the Mom Stays in the Picture movement started by my friend, Allison Slater Tate, with this essay in 2012? I love the idea of documenting for kids that we moms really were there, and that at some point in the future, they'll want to look back and see us. That's tough … [Read more...]
National Museum of Dance is worth a visit
Ever since she could twirl, my daughter has loved to dance. She's evolved from a bitty ballerina wearing tiny slippers into a real one with pointe shoes who has perfected her pirouette. So when I realized that we would be the National Dance Museum on our vacation through the … [Read more...]
Tips to make traveling with kids easier
A recent survey by Hilton found that family travel is both a) really important for broadening kids' horizons and b) not always easy. To help families travel easier, they asked moms and dads from all walks of life at Hilton, from C-Suite to front desk staff, for their advice. … [Read more...]
6 St. Patrick’s Day parades in Chicago and the suburbs
Chicago is famous for its large Irish population, but when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, everyone can be a little Irish, genealogy aside. No matter where you’re from, break out your green and join in the festivities celebrating Irish culture and tradition! There … [Read more...]
What to know before visiting Women’s Rights National Historical Park
I want my teen daughter to understand that many of the rights she has today or will enjoy in the near future, like voting, are rights that women had to work long and hard to get. Their progress came as a result of sacrifice, determination, and dedication of brave women. To … [Read more...]
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