She’ll Pierce Them When She’s Ready
My daughter’s fascination with pierced ears began about a year or two ago, after a few of her friends endured the …
The Art of Managing Artwork
Pittsburgh Moms Blog readers: I need your help. You see, my daughter loves to draw and create artwork. When I say she …
Why the Phrase “…For a Girl” Needs to Go
The other day, my 6-year-old daughter came running up the stairs with a load of heavy books and toys in her arms. …
My Least Favorite Question
Many years ago, I was working in my backyard when I struck up a conversation with a then-neighbor. This woman had several …
Kids’ Activities: When is Enough Enough?
Dance. Soccer. Gymnastics. Girl Scouts. Boy Scouts. Football. Art. Karate. Voice lessons. Swim lessons. Piano lessons. Tennis lessons. Extracurricular activities have become …
Five Tips for Work-at-Home Moms
Note: This is the third installment in a series I wrote for Pittsburgh Moms Blog. I’ve been working from home for four …
Quitting Your Job to Stay Home with Your Kids-Part 2 of 3
In my last post for the Pittsburgh Moms Blog, I wrote about how I left my full-time teaching position to stay home with my …
Quitting Your Job to Stay Home with Your Kids – Part 1 of 3
When my daughter was born in 2009, I automatically assumed that after my three-and-a-half-month maternity leave, I would return to work as …