It sounds kind of cliche- the idea that in parenting my kids I feel like I'm the one who is learning and growing in ways that I couldn't fathom just a few years ago- but it is true and I'm sharing 4 Things I've Learned About Parenting As My Kids Get Older . After a whirlwind weekend CAR 🚙 road trip from NYC 🏙 ➡️ wisconsin 🌾 Just so we could get in 12 hours of face time with our college student … [Read more...]
What I’m thankful for this Jewish New Year
What I'm thankful for this Jewish New Year is written in partnership with South Shore Fine Linens Being that we are beginning a brand new year (sure it’s a Jewish New Year- but as far as I’m concerned any reason to pop open a bottle of wine and eat cake should be cause for celebration for all of mankind’s creatures)I thought it would be appropriate to jot off What I'm thankful for this … [Read more...]
26 Ways Motherhood Changes You
Motherhood has changed me in ways that are hard to articulate. And you'd think after having a kid for 18 years I'd have this parenting thing down to a science but the cold hard truth is I don't. This week I learned that asking my 14 year -old son how his day was will get me this response ,"Fine". But asking him what was the BEST part of his Day will ACTUALLY garner me some real live details … [Read more...]
Four Signs You are a Slacker Mom (Like Me)
Four Signs You are a Slacker Mom (Like Me) My parenting style has definitely evolved in the 18 years I've been entrenched in motherhood. I can say with certainty that 18 years ago--after what felt like an eternity of back labor with my daughter, and me screaming at my husband to force the doctors to give me a c-section- I was a Type A mom. I sterilized everything my daughter touched. I … [Read more...]
5 Ways for Parents to Bridge the Gap with their Teenagers
Having had a few years under my belt as the parent of a teenager I can say with all certainty that parenting a teenager is basically as involved--perhaps even more so- as the parenting of a toddler or tween... Hence I felt like I needed to share my thoughts with my 5 Ways for Parents to Bridge the Gap with their Teenagers. Now these almost adults are out in the world - and there is just an … [Read more...]