What do you do when you feel yourself about to react negatively? And that’s putting it lightly! You know the point when things are about to get UGG-LY. You feel like you have been pushed too far and you’re about to scream. When butting heads with your kids doesn’t even come close to describing it? When your co-worker is being completely unreasonable? Your family is driving you … [Read more...] about You’re Going to Explode! You’re Pissed Off: How to Keep Your Emotions from Taking Over
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Surviving a Miscarriage During The Pandemic
Of course, during National Infertility Awareness Week and a pandemic, I have a miscarriage. One in eight women has infertility in various forms. A miscarriage is not infertility, but a lot of people experiencing infertility also experience miscarriages. The women I have met from the infertility community are some of the best people I know. Some of us speak about it openly, … [Read more...] about Surviving a Miscarriage During The Pandemic
Turn Your Child’s Art Into a Beautiful Memory Book
My eldest daughter is now in Kindergarten and the preschool days are behind her. Sniff, sniff. I kept every scribble, every restaurant coloring place mat, every Froot Loop necklace in a box. A BIG box. I love her art! I celebrate her art! Someday I'll have to give that giant box to her, plus another 10, full of elementary school art. And then there is the … [Read more...] about Turn Your Child’s Art Into a Beautiful Memory Book
The Do’s and Don’ts of Firework Photography
Few things spark that sense of awe like a well-done fireworks show. But capturing those special moments on film - especially at night - can be tricky. Here are some tips to help you get the perfect shots this Independence Day. 1. DO have the right equipment. A camera with manual controls and a tripod is crucial, and a remote shutter release is highly reccomended. … [Read more...] about The Do’s and Don’ts of Firework Photography
Parents: Just Because We Can Doesn’t Mean That We Should
A few weeks ago, during a conversation about the ways in which technology has infiltrated our lives, someone suggested that I watch a particular episode of Black Mirror, the Netflix series that is billed as the updated version of The Twilight Zone. In the episode, a mom, frightened when her preschool daughter wanders off from the playground and disappears for a short time, … [Read more...] about Parents: Just Because We Can Doesn’t Mean That We Should