Raising Children to Weather the Storm
One of my goals for 2016 was to write an ebook. I had no idea what I’d write about. Heck, I didn’t even know how to become a self published author. The only thing I knew about writing a book was that there’s a lot of red tape to go through and a lot of money needed…
If your son likes playing with dolls, would you let him? This has been an on going debate in our home for a while now. There was a time when O would play with his sister’s dolls. His Dad didn’t like it, and neither did Grandma. In fact, whenever they would see him with a…
As we were getting ready to leave for school the other day, Princess opened the door and shouted, “Snow!” But, it hadn’t been snowing at all. It was actually frost that formed on the car overnight, which inspired us to do a frost science experiment. Her new discovery sparked a conversation about how frost forms….
Barbie has gotten a makeover and many folks are excited about her new tall, curvy and petite looks. Mattel, the maker of Barbie, recently unveiled three new types of the iconic doll. Not only does she have different body types, Barbie also comes in different ethnicities with various hair textures. A curvy Barbie with naturally curly…
It’s hard to imagine almost 30 inches of snow in New York City. Blizzard 2016 broke lots of records, and I’m so happy that I got a chance to cover it. Forecasting the weather is what I do, so when I received the phone call to help out with snow coverage, I couldn’t say no. My…
Making the decision to move my mother into an assisted living for seniors was one of the most heart-wrenching choices I’ve ever faced. It brought a complex mix of emotions—guilt, relief, sadness, and ultimately, acceptance. Sharing this experience might help others navigating similar paths feel less alone in their journey. The decision came after much…
I remember seeing Sage Steele anchoring Sportscenter on ESPN for the first time a few years ago. She was the only woman at the desk chatting with a few other male analysts. I was in awe by how well she held her own. It’s actually kind of sad when you think about it because having a woman…
Valentine’s Day is all about surprising the ones you love with a token of how much you appreciate them. But why not surprise your little ones with a cute Valentine’s Day hairstyle? We received tons of compliments last year when we did the Valentine’s Day heart shaped Dutch braids. But, some moms I spoke with…
