There are many things I learned about the world during my tenure as a teacher. But I never realized how much teaching would impact my parenting. Here are 10 things I learned as a teacher that have made me...
When you’re pregnant, people say some crazy things. If you’re reading this blog, I probably don’t have to tell you that.
From the stranger who told me I should induce labor by “going home and making whoopee,” to the...
I have two children. My son is 3 and my daughter is 2. When my son was just shy of 8 months old, we started trying for another child. I wanted children close in age. My brother and I...
There are many difficult things about having twins. The pregnancy and birth are automatically scarier, and frequently more complicated (I got off easy, but for the worry). The sleep deprivation is really so epic that, frankly, you truly can’t...
When you put together family, games, food, and fun, you know you're in for a good time! We are happy to say that Family Game Day did not disappoint! The Rook OTR provided great food, great games, and a...
Smartphones get a lot of bad press. Apparently, not only do they make me a terrible parent, but they have the potential to turn my children into psychotic little technology craving junkies (their words, not mine). Do I see...
Whenever my husband and I argue in front of our kids, I instantly regret it. We’ve talked about how it can be good for them to see that even though you can get mad at someone, you forgive and...
School is back in full swing. Your kids are back to unwillingly waking up early (in most cases). No more sleeping in, no more lazy mornings, no more pajama days. And we all breath a collective sign of disappointment....
The cold and flu season is upon us and if you have kids in school or daycare, they’re going to get sick. Even if they don’t go to a child care center, they’re going to get sick. And if...
The Cincinnati Mom's Guide to birthday party venues. There is something on this list for all ages and interests.
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Cincinnati Spring Break Staycation {Oh, the Places We’ll Go}
This year for spring break, we are planning on staying home, minus a weekend at the in-laws' to celebrate Easter. We are looking forward...
