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Central Penn Parent

Mar 25, 2025

Oh, you have plans!

It was only yesterday that I was frantically searching for  summer camp openings, trying to find the perfect mix of fun, enrichment, and just enough supervision to keep The Boy, my son, from testing the limits of our homeowner’s insurance. Now, suddenly, I’m no longer the one making summer plans, he is!

Mar 18, 2025

Navigating relationships with my adult children

Navigating the ever-changing landscape of adult children relationships and family dynamics is an art in itself—one that I embrace every day.

Feb 25, 2025

Talking to our kids and ourselves about uncertainty

It's funny how life keeps us on our toes. Everything seems stable one day, and then we're dealing with unforeseen changes, like losing a job, going through a significant life transition, or simply having that uneasy feeling of not knowing what's coming next.

Jan 7, 2025

Nothing big, just family time

This year, Christmas looked a little different at our house. Gone are the mountains of gifts, the overflowing stockings, and the grand feasts.

Sep 30, 2024

Juggling the balls of life and parenthood

How do people do it? How do people keep up with everything in life?

Jul 30, 2024

Preparing for the next big step: daycare

Of all of the transitions that come with early parenthood, sending my son off to daycare might be the biggest for us so far.

Mar 19, 2024

My journey as a single mom balancing career and parenthood

Being a single mom has been a wild ride filled with ups, downs, and a fair share of juggling acts. Back in the days when my kids were in elementary and middle school, getting them on and off the school bus felt like I was participating in a daily circus act. 

Jan 9, 2024

Are kids’ trinkets really the best advertising?

As I tried to get the house clean enough for Santa's arrival last month, I got bogged down in the sheer volume of STUFF my kids have.

Jan 2, 2024

My ‘rules on how to be a decent parent to your not-so-like-you kid’

Parenting is an incredible journey filled with joys, challenges, and the constant pursuit of understanding. For me, one of the most profound challenges I face is having a child who is wildly different from me.

May 19, 2022

CPBJ names new editor, assistant editor

Central Penn Business Journal, Central Penn Parent and Lehigh Valley Business, have named a new editor and assistant editor. 

Jul 12, 2021

Even the best partners can disagree on the ins and outs of parenting

Parenting with another person can be hard. If you’ve read my past articles, you know that I will sing my partner’s praises loudly and happily every single day of the […]

Jan 23, 2020

2020 Health Care Heroes finalists named

More than 30 leaders and organizations have been named finalists this year in our 2020 Healthcare Heroes awards. Winners will be announced at a special morning event on March 13 at the Hershey Hotel in Harrisburg, Pa.