The Stress of Tryouts and Auditions
What a week. Ella was trying out for the school [...]
The Taylor Swift Concert – A Night I Will Remember Forever and Always
Saturday night, my heart swelled with joy as I experienced [...]
Surviving the College Application Season as a Family
We learn everything with our first child. Our first child [...]
The Homecoming Whirlwind
Homecoming week is quite a whirlwind. My son said, “There [...]
Easing Back into School
As summer draws to a close and the new school [...]
Ella’s Internship at Shakespeare in the Park
Ella was all ready for her internship interview and I [...]
Embracing Our Children’s Independence
As a mom who has navigated the journey of parenting [...]
Thriving with Kids this Summer
If you are like me, summer is around the corner. [...]
The Pressure of Prom
I remember my prom with such fondness. I had the [...]
Making Mother’s Day Memorable
Mother’s Day is coming this Sunday. I don’t ever take [...]
Building Emotional Resilience
As parents, we often focus on ensuring our children excel [...]
A Week to Remember
My kids just had Spring break. My husband and I [...]
When your kid throws you a Curveball
My wonderful friend called me with a fantastic topic request. [...]
My Birth Stories
I just celebrated my son’s 17th birthday and my daughter’s [...]
The Bat Mitzvah Journey
I’ve made it through a Bar Mitzvah and a Bat [...]
Building Self Confidence in Our Children
Yesterday, I asked the Whinypaluza Mom Group on Facebook, “What is [...]
The Ten percent I did Wrong
Every month I play this game with myself, that the [...]
Life with a 16 year Old
Life can change drastically in one day. My life has [...]
A Whole New World! Max got his License!
My Dearest Max, I can’t even begin to tell you [...]
A Letter to My Kids
Sometimes I get overwhelmed with everything I want to [...]