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Dear Teachers,Thank you for dealing with my crazy this year.In this whirlwind season of finale things – final tests, final grades and final fights over what my child is going to wear that day – I want to take...
Recently I was at an event with other parents and everyone was chit chatting about their summer vacations. Their summer adventures sounded amazing, exotic and, basically, like a vacation Pinterest board in the making.Their family vacation plans
“Oh we're going...
All your favorite Marvel Super Heroes will be flying into an arena near you this summer when Feld Entertainment launches their newest show, Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes. The show takes off July 7 in Los Angeles at...
At the beginning of kindergarten, I sent little love notes to school in my daughter’s lunch. Since she couldn’t read, I wrote them in code and pictures.I was worrying since she didn't know anyone there. It was a big,...
In a world that is often less than compassionate, we can all use a little more consideration and kindness nowadays.The good news is that children are naturally altruistic and compassionate. As adults, it’s our job to foster that compassion...
Dear Bubs,Today you are 2-years-old my sweet boy and honestly, sometimes I'm surprised we made it through this last year. There were so many nights I sat there holding you, praying the medicine would break your fever and hoping...
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I get a lot of compliments on my children's curly hair (which they got from me by the way).And while I appreciate all the kind words about their curls, strangers, please stop touching my kid's hair.In a world of...
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