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In the Now: Surviving Autism
April was Autism Awareness month. Tons of people were “lighting it up blue,” selling puzzle piece jewelry, posting You Tube videos, and basically doing anything they could to raise awareness. There were controversies posted,...
Picky Eaters
There are several different terminologies used to describe children with feeding difficulties. Some of the most commonly used terms are; selective eater, problem feeder, neophobic (afraid of new foods), food aversive, failure to thrive...
Why I’m Breaking Up with Panera… Well, Sort Of.
Let me start by clarifying …I love Panera! Even as I write this, I know that I will continue to patronize this American staple. After all, when a girl’s got a hankering for a...
Ultimatums
Always and Never
Expecting, new, and veteran moms should avoid, at all costs, the pressures of such finite terms. The idea of letting go becomes especially relevant when raising little individuals who have their own...
What?! No Snow Day??
We have started into prime snow day territory. The kids love to see the beautiful snow, but as parents we dread the white fluffy stuff. Snow means we may have to make last minute...
5 Ways to De-clutter in 2016
If you are ready to live clutter free this year, start with these 5 areas. Take it one step at a time. As a professional organizer, and owner of Cincinnati Organizing Solutions, the most...
Saying Goodbye to My “Only”
Baby Girl,
This is my last letter to you before we become a family of four and before you are no longer our only child. It makes me sad to write this letter because having...
Why I Won’t Be the Mom from A Christmas Story Anymore
My dad was pretty good in the husband and father department. He rocked, played, fed, got up during the night (for a really, really long time because I refused to use the bathroom in...
‘Tis the Season… 3 Ways to Savor the Wait
Last week as my youngest son bolted onto the school bus, I softly whispered, “Love that kid!” And then, it hit me…this mantra has become part of my daily ritual. Earlier this fall, who...
Kindness with Your Children
This time of the year is a whirlwind of activity. As much as we try to commit to being mindful and present, our days are busy buying, cleaning, preparing and possibly packing for holiday...