Advice

Whether you are looking for advice on the best methods for potty training or just want someone to commiserate and tell you that, yes, potty training is hard, but your kid will undoubtedly know how to use the toilet...

How much is that doggy in the window? The one with the wiggly tail? How much is that doggy in the window? I do hope that dog is for sale. I remember the pet store in my hometown. I would walk...

I was going to write a column of advice for 2022 graduating seniors. I thought I was uniquely positioned to do so; after all, one of those graduating seniors is my own daughter. And I've been on earth for...

You know those perfect moments that are special at the time but they become even more precious because of what happens next? I experienced this earlier this pregnancy. At around 15 weeks, my husband’s hand lay on my small but growing...

As a mother and teacher, I am constantly trying to keep up on the latest books in publication. I love discovering books that tell a good story and teach a valuable lesson. I recently purchased The World Needs More...

March is Women's History Month, an annual recognition of the contributions of women to American History. But anytime is a good time to introduce your children to some groundbreaking ladies throughout history. Equality begins at home when we're raising...

A few years ago, I started going to the gym — and something uncomfortable happened when I jumped — I peed a little. I have never considered myself athletic. Yes, I’d walk and push a quad-stroller around town when I...

Mom Confession: I’m a bottom of the barrel kind of gal when it comes to buying myself bras. For the better part of 15 years I have shopped the sale racks and those bins of bras and undies at Victoria’s...

When my husband and I bought our first house many years ago, I looked forward to having visitors. We finally had enough space for overnight guests, and we would clean the entire house, top to bottom, in anticipation of...

Like many families with small children, we made it to the movie theater (on time!) to catch Frozen 2 opening weekend. I am convinced Frozen will never leave us. There will never be a Halloween without an Anna, Elsa, or...