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Graduation: We did it!
Picture it: Tuesday, June 9th. Graduation Day. The ceremony is scheduled to begin promptly at 6:30 p.m., which means by 4:00 the parking lots are full and parents, grandparents, siblings, […]
Season of sickness with our toddler
We’re entering week six of one of us being sick with something continuously since the start of the school year.
Juggling the balls of life and parenthood
How do people do it? How do people keep up with everything in life?
The unexpected emotions of becoming an empty nester
When I imagined the day my kids would leave home, I thought I knew how I’d feel—maybe a little sad, a little nostalgic, but mostly proud and excited for their new adventures.
A COVID baby’s first day of school in Central PA
My husband and I are transplants to Central PA. We moved here almost thirteen years ago when he was offered a job to fly with Piedmont Airlines out of Harrisburg International Airport. Out of all the bases we could select from, Harrisburg seemed to be the best option for us.
Watching my kids spread their wings
I'm watching my kids spread their wings. It's a journey that's been both thrilling and, well, slightly terrifying.
Stay at home dad for the summer
We are one month into my second summer vacation home full time with my son. He’s 18 months old now.
Single Mom Chronicles: Navigating Valentine’s Day with Grown Kids
Can you believe it's that time of the year again? Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I find myself reminiscing about the good old days when heart-shaped crafts and classroom parties were a big deal. As a single mom whose kids have flown the nest, things have certainly changed on the Valentine's front.
Home Alone: How it felt spending baby’s first Thanksgiving alone
My wife is from Tennessee and the majority of her family still lives there. We discussed how important it was that our son meets and spends time with her family, so we both made the decision that the week of Thanksgiving would be the best time to do that.
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 week. Still, I find that raising a human with another human is absolutely frustrating from time-to-time.
Hershey pediatric psychology practice focuses on mental health, movement disorders
A former Penn State Health clinical psychologist opened a new practice in Derry Township focused on pediatric mental health.
What happens when Super Mom gets sick or injured: A Loving Journey
When a doctor once told me to rest and "no heavy lifting for two weeks," I laughed. Umm…yeah, right!
