I distinctly recall my first middle school dance. It was 1989 and hits by  New Kids on the Block (NKOTB), Debbie Gibson and Vanilla Ice were the songs ‘du jour’. My girlfriends and I belted out the lyrics to their songs as we danced…

When you have a baby, sometimes they can be hard to put to sleep. As a new parent (or even a veteran parent), we are always wanting the best for our babies, especially when it comes to sleep. But we also would like some…

My life falls into two time periods, “BC” (Before Children) and “AC” (After Children). BC, I spent a number of years living the life of a busy singleton in Central London.  During this time, which was prior to the start of my teaching career,…

Right before your eyes, your baby has turned into a big three-year-old with his very own personality, interests, ideas, and thoughts. At this developmental stage, your big kid is now developing more skills and a longer attention span. You are probably also experiencing his…

Have you ever watched a YouTube video  where a young child imitates the behavior of an adult? What they are doing is called pretend play. It’s not only super cute but pretend play is also an important part of their development! Engaging in pretend…

Did you know that most new moms have moments where they wonder if they have what it takes to pull off motherhood? It is true. Ask any mom you know. If she is honest, she will admit that this precious, loved baby has almost…

Has your child ever needed a diaper change and you realize that you have run out of wipes? Or you took your kid out grocery shopping and then suddenly remembered that you left your wallet back at home? What about having to deal with…

You have probably heard it said that having a baby will change everything in your life. I am guessing you agree that it is most certainly true.  Your relationships with your spouse and friends will be affected.  Your body, sleep, home, and emotions will…

‘Oh no! It’s the Terrible Twos…’  You may have heard about this phase or you may already be experiencing it with your 2 year old girl! The ‘terrible twos’ is known as a time when your previously adorable, obedient child starts acting like a…

“Where is everyone?”, my children asked the other day while walking past the playground in our neighborhood. The birds were chirping, the sun was shining, there was not a cloud in the sky, yet the smiles and laughter of happy children were nowhere to…