Parenting Perspectives

This information is sponsored by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.  SLSO Family Concert: Carnival of the Animals Sunday, March 24, 3:00pm  Gemma New, conductor Emily Bowling, narrator Peter Henderson, piano Nina Ferrigno, piano Saint-Saëns' enchanting Carnival of the Animals is a beloved favorite for introducing children to classical...

"Mommy, when are we going to the cabin?" These words are music to my ears as they evoke memories of a slower time in our lives that we carve out each year. No, we do not own a whimsical cabin...

I always felt like I dodged a bullet with my boys' allergies. I found out about each of their allergies when they were nine months old. My older son developed a rash around his mouth after eating yogurt. I...

I was the perfect parent...until I had kids. I'm sure you've heard that phrase or even thought that phrase before. It is such a true statement for me. I used to be somewhat of a perfectionist, still am with...

As maternity leave comes to a close, I am very grateful to have had this time to care for my son. We were able to bond and enjoy one another’s company without the stresses of work. Returning to work,...

     March is here which means Spring Break! Our kids love it, right? A week off from school, and it always serves as a reminder of the summer fun that’s only a few months away.  For most parents,...

March 2nd is National Read Across America Day, and while those of you with school-aged children are probably familiar with this 'holiday' in the context of childhood reading (and how important it is), I’d rather talk about my book...

Hello fellow mom. Are you busy? Me too. Do things come up out of nowhere for you? Me too. Do you make commitments that you wish you wouldn’t have? ME TOO. Life is insane most of the time! Ghosting. New title,...

On February 1st, I embarked on a new personal and professional journey: I left my corporate career to spend more time with my family and try my hand at freelance marketing. I'm in the early days of this major transition,...

This year will mark a decade of my St. Charles, Missouri residency. Say what you want about The Chuck, but I love it here. I’ve even made my born-and-raised South County husband a convert. In the Beginning I bought my first...