Once burned, twice shy is not the motto of our family car rides. Apparently, my driving motto is more along the lines of, “You can’t...

I was up late, my fingers flying over the keyboard as a stream of ideas came to life on the page. That is what writing is like, nothing...

I was a compact size 4 when I became pregnant with my first daughter. I was elated to become a mom, but as my belly grew, so did my...

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What’s in a Name? “Veto!” was the most commonly heard word in our house when my husband and I were trying to choose a name for our baby....

Dental Anxiety A recent routine check-up at the dentist for my two little girls triggered some pretty deep-rooted fears for me. As I...

I have a confession. My kids attend a charter school. And… we love it! However, I was not always a believer in the charter school option....

Learning the Value of Money When I was a middle schooler, all the cool kids wore the same brand of insanely expensive jeans. I coveted...