I did it! I took my first flight in two years. It was the most exciting trip I had taken in two years, and the most emotional. The last time I had flown was in November 2019 for a...
During my most difficult challenges, I have found true solace in humor. Six years ago, I was in terrible pain. My L5 abruptly protruded from my lower spine and I was instantaneously immobilized. For four months, I was on...
After staying at home with only my husband and a two-year old to keep me company, I was ecstatic to get vaccinated and schedule a holiday getaway with extended family this spring. I even brought my mom from Ukraine...
So many times when our kids get upset we feel like we need to “fix” it. But in reality, we just need to support, listen, and connect. But why is it so hard to do that? How can I...
Move over, wine o'clock. For an increasing number of women I know, there's a new "mother's helper" to assist during that final hour before the kids' bedtime, that extended visit from the in-laws or – just to give a...
September is National Preparedness Month - but there's no bad time to be better safe than sorry, right? Living in the Bay Area - what with earthquakes, power outages, wildfires,...
Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason. Pew Research Center
Having conversations with your children regarding...
When I met my husband I didn’t have plans or fairytale dreams of getting married and having children. Sadly, I had lost those dreams after I hit the dating scene in college and met so many bad seeds. But...
The Problem
Our teachers and school staff are faced with the impossible; educating students during a pandemic. More than ever, we need to show appreciation for educators and let them know we support them. And because parents aren't allowed on...
When I got my first COVID-19 vaccine dose this year, I almost cried. The end of concepts like “social-distancing” and “Zoom” everything seemed to be in sight. Still, I couldn’t wait for the news about the eligibility of my...
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Vitalant Offering Blood Donors a Free A1C Check in September
This September, nonprofit Vitalant is, for the first time, offering blood donors an extra check on their health while they help save and improve...
