The concept of time Cause and effect Putting on one's shoes These are some of the abstract ideas that completely elude toddlers. It can be maddening trying to reason with their pint-size persistence, and despite very clear explanations, they tend to miss the mark like ... » Learn More about If Toddlers Chose Their Own Consequences
Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Suburban Haiku, A Giveaway, & Love At First Syllable
Those who say so much yet speak so few words have always earned my admiration. These people are like walking, talking Twitter feeds: zeroing in on only the essentials and then leaving you alone with your thoughts to mull over the information in the comfort of your own brain. Take my husband for ... » Learn More about Suburban Haiku, A Giveaway, & Love At First Syllable
Here’s What I Think of Your Fundraising
What used to be a few times a year, has become a weekly occurrence. No longer for kindness and charity, it has morphed into a gruesome beast whose singular purpose is to keep a king in his throne. I'm talking fundraising, people. And it's outta control! The days of simply shelling out for Girl ... » Learn More about Here’s What I Think of Your Fundraising
Video Killed the Radio Star
You know how, a few weeks ago, I was on the radio? It was awesome because I didn't have to brush my teeth. But then, I was asked to polish myself up and go to the KDKA studios where people would see (and smell) me. I did and it was FUN! That said, I've never really cared for my voice. Once, at a ... » Learn More about Video Killed the Radio Star
The Interview That Changed My Life. As Told By Me.
You guys, I'm kind of a big deal now. *Pops collar, trips over dog* You may have heard my presence was requested at the KDKA studios in Pittsburgh? Talk radio host Mangino contacted me last week after my article, I Put My Husband Before Our Kids, exploded all over the Internet. Lots of people ... » Learn More about The Interview That Changed My Life. As Told By Me.