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Three rules I’m setting before my child goes online
Learning the art of toddler compromise
As we come through a particularly testing period with our toddler full of major adjustments and changes, I am recognizing a shift in what’s expected of me as a parent.
Making the most of outdoor play: Why it matters and how to keep children safe
Rebekah Benedum of Catherine Hershey Schools explains why outdoor play supports child development and how families in Pennsylvania can keep children safe outdoors.
Navigating senioritis during high school senior year
We’re in the final countdown of The Boy’s senior year of high school, and if I had to sum it up, I’d say it’s been about 10% effort and 90% vibe.
April is always asking something of me
Three years ago, I stood at the front of a room in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and held space for an honest conversation about death, dying, and grief.
Parenting challenges with a threenager and toddler sleep struggles
Parents share their experience managing toddler sleep disruptions and tantrums during the threenager phase, highlighting the importance of routine and outdoor time.
Goodbye to my sweet snuggle bunny
My sweet daughter (who was never a snuggly kid when she was tiny, and then suddenly became a very snuggly kid when she was an older toddler) is starting to not want my physical affection quite as much anymore.
Plot twist: when the spreadsheet doesn’t choose the school
The Boy, my son, has finally decided where he’s going to school next year. And, plot twist, it wasn’t a school on my spreadsheet!
Managing unpredictable spring sports schedules in Pennsylvania
Spring sports parents in Pennsylvania face unpredictable weather and schedules. Meal prep, efficient logistics, and grace help manage the challenges.
