The holiday season. I liken it to an express train on a long, straight track: You can see it coming from miles away, but you don’t realize how fast it’s approaching until it’s flying by, leaving your ears ringing, your hair a windswept mess, and the pit of your stomach churning with unspent adrenaline. With several decades of adulthood, parenthood, and small business … [Read more...] about All Aboard the Holiday Express…
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Autism, SAT Tests, and the Coronavirus
Autism, SAT Tests, and the Coronavirus My child is a junior in high school who took his SAT exam in the fall (2019). What was the process like? Well, when he was a sophomore he took the PSAT, the practice SAT. This is standard for sophomores who want to attend college. He did fairly well on the PSAT, all without studying. As a way to prepare for the SAT, we … [Read more...] about Autism, SAT Tests, and the Coronavirus
Get Organized for Back to School Success
School is almost in session and we all want our kids to be successful. Here are some questions and answers about how to achieve back to school success. Here are some of the most common questions and my answers: 1. What kind of system can you suggest to keep all the kids' paperwork in one place? Each child should have a basket, container or drawer to put their school … [Read more...] about Get Organized for Back to School Success
How To Tame The Back-To-School Chaos
This article is in partnership with HelloFresh. It’s that time of year we both love and hate. Adding some routine back into our lives is a good thing, but the hazy, lazy days of summer are super tough to give up. Let’s face it, none of us have enough time in the day so in order to survive the back to school season, it’s pivotal to have a plan. Here are a few strategies … [Read more...] about How To Tame The Back-To-School Chaos
Business Travel Shortcuts For The Working Parent
Last winter, I tried five times, unsuccessfully, to take a business trip from New York to Phoenix. On all five attempts, my flight was delayed and then cancelled for weather-related reasons. In my view, this really meant five wasted trips to the airport and dozens of hours I will never get back. For us working mommies, every minute counts and I’m always on the hunt for ways to … [Read more...] about Business Travel Shortcuts For The Working Parent