Author Archives: Andrea
How Old Should Your Kids Be When Your Husband Should Start Locking the Bathroom Door?
My daughter wants to be a boy. Well, in actuality, she might not actually WANT to be a boy, but she is enamored by boys and boy parts and she thinks that boys are better than girls. She’s told me … Continue reading
Is it Lice or Louse? Who cares!
If you’ve ever had to talk about lice in your house you know the feeling. Uh oh. What happened here. We received a notice from the little one’s school saying that a case of lice had been identified in her … Continue reading
Don’t Run With Toys In Your Mouth – and 10 Other Things We Tell Our Kids Every Day
This weekend, I was out on a run when I got a call on my phone. It was a call that every parent dreads. My husbands voice came over the phone – I think we need to take Bubba to … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day With Kids
How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day with kids? Do you celebrate this “Hallmark Holiday“? In our house, my husband is surrounded by women/girls. Between me and our two little ones there is a lot of estrogen in the house. On … Continue reading
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10 Of The Best Indoor Birthday Party Locations
Today, a snowy mix is coming down outside making for an inside play day. While the kids can remain entertained inside for a long time, having a birthday party inside can be quite hectic for parents. We’ve interviewed local parents … Continue reading
Devastation
Sandy Hook. Newtown. Those were the first words I heard alerting me to every parents worst nightmare. I prayed for the children, I prayed for the teachers and staff, I prayed for the families that won’t be celebrating the remaining … Continue reading
Holiday Activities – Longwood Gardens
If you haven’t seen the Longwood Christmas, it is an absolute must see. The team of more than 100 staff members takes over a year in advance to plan the display. They hang 1,600 different handcrafted ornaments and more than … Continue reading
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Girls, Leadership and Sports…and Julie Foudy!
I grew up playing sports and I hope that my girls grow up loving running down a soccer field as much as I did (and still do). Being a parent of small children has given me a unique perspective on … Continue reading
Halloween Costumes 2012
Every year I look forward to Halloween – almost like a little kid. As a kid, we used to take whatever we could find around the house and create a costume. My favorite part of Halloween was face paint and … Continue reading
Why We Chose Private School
Public vs. Private isn’t an easy decision. This is why we chose the way we did. Continue reading
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