Raising Children to Weather the Storm
If you follow our family’s journey, you probably saw the video where I shared the news about my daughter’s breathing struggles. Today, I want to give you the full picture — because this health diagnosis has been emotional, eye-opening, and honestly, just one of the many challenges that come with raising young athletes. My daughter…
In our latest Couples Chat, we opened up about something a lot of parents can relate to — how raising young athletes has impacted our marriage. Between early morning practices, late-night games, and juggling our own work schedules, the reality is… marriage often takes a back seat. Whether it’s struggling to find time for date…
Chocolate was probably my first sweet treat as a child. Whether served hot, cold, or solid, I savored every bit of it. Maybe it’s the sweetness or jolt of caffeine that does it for me. I don’t know. It’s just so damn good. My hubby and I have that in common. We somehow passed our…
Titanic. The Exhibition was an experience to remember. I learned about the British passenger liner as a child. Then the blockbuster movie came to the big screen in 1997 detailing some of the most heartbreaking journeys of people from all over the world. The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg in the Northern Atlantic Ocean…
I believe that every child is born with talents. But it’s important to foster those talents in order for them to grow. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has become instrumental in our children’s athletic journeys. When it comes to Anastasia, that journey wasn’t always clear. I didn’t know about her athleticism. She was…
I can believe it! My youngest is now a 9-year-old. It’s hard to imagine that I gave birth to O’Shea (formally known as Baby O) almost a decade ago. I remember it all like it was yesterday. My Sandy baby was conceived surprisingly at a time when the infamous Superstorm shut down the NYC Metro…
Working from home hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park. When my husband suggested we start documenting our family’s pandemic journey, I jumped at the idea. Writing it down not only helped me process everything, but it also gave us a way to reflect on how we’ve adjusted to our “new normal” over the…
Where do you take a kid who loves trains? The Holiday Train Show, of course! While you’re at it, stop by and check out All Aboard Thomas and Friends! It’s been tough to coordinate the best time to take the kids this year. It seems like we can never figure it out between our work…
