Dear School Districts, I'm writing to let you know that some students' failure to complete work is not about access, it's about disruption and anxiety about the future. Some students have parents that are still working who do not have the time or energy to then teach their child lessons that are to be learned [...]
I'm just going to say it; you guys are the scapegoat for everything and everyone, from Boomers to old Gen Xers. What ever it is, I can guarantee you, it's your fault. All of it. Now, I know, it's not really your fault, but leave it to literally every article written and every news broadcast, [...]
Take them fishing. When I was younger my stepdad used to take us fishing. At first, we hated it. It was boring and slowed us down. Slowing down wasn’t a bad thing, but as a child it was the end of the world. There was nothing to do. We would get out our little fishing [...]
Social media has done something to people. Yes, it's connected us and made it possible for families, thousands of miles apart easier for them to stay connected. It has birthed the ability for strangers to help strangers across the globe. It has made things that used to seem insurmountable, possible with the click of a [...]
When I met my now husband, I already had three children from a previous marriage. I thought I was done after my third child and made the permanent decision to not have more children. That decision was solidified when I found myself divorced. I didn't regret a thing about the choice I made. Finding myself [...]
There, I said it. I know you may be thinking, "hey, don't you have a toddler?" The answer is yes. I do have a toddler, and I still hate the toddler years. Out of all of the ages and stages, toddlerhood is the worst for me as a parent. Sure, they're super cute, and I [...]
The holiday season is upon us. We are either cleaning our houses preparing for guests, or we are pulling out our holiday decorations giving the illusion that we have our crap together. If you're like me, this is the time of year that your social media feed begins to get cluttered with cutesy craft projects [...]
I'd like to think that every new mom has heard the term "you're going to miss this" or something along those lines. I'd also like to think that every new mom, or struggling parent has rolled her eyes so hard that they almost got stuck when they heard this well meaning adage. Generally this nugget [...]
Hello fall! I've not missed you. The only thing I like about fall is the pretty color the leaves change before they fall to the ground, becoming a nuisance that I have to rake up. I don't know why I dislike cold weather so much, there are people that adore it. It's their happy place [...]
November 4, 2018, I lost my dad in a tragic motorcycle accident. When I called around trying to get answers, the guilt started peeking through my windows of panic. I was in a state of disbelief when my mom confirmed the news, that I could tell, she couldn't fully process herself. He just went for [...]