Bringing Back the Art of Storytelling with Your Family
We are all at home, living through unprecedented and uncertain times as we social distance with our families. With our more relaxed schedule, I am relishing more leisurely dinners together and am trying to tell more stories. The art of storytelling always brings laughter, joy and great memories. Think back to the funny, crazy or […]
5 Ways To Support Your Teen During Crisis: An Expert Weighs In
Our guest writer Kirsten Cobabe is a social worker and family coach who specializes in supporting adolescents and parents. Learn more about her at the bottom of this post.Before we dive in, just know you are doing better than you think you are. Truly. We are currently living in unprecedented and uncertain times. Teenagers are […]
A Snarky and Honest Mom Gives Book Reviews: Part 1
Consider this my resume for why I’m qualified to give book reviews . . . I read a lot. Across many genres. I have plenty of time when I ignore dirty dishes, basic hygiene, and also my children to enjoy this wonderful pastime. I also start and quit books a lot when they don’t do […]
A Librarian’s List of Awesome Audiobooks for All Ages
In this time of “Safe at Home”, I’m finding it harder and harder to find moments alone to recharge while I social distance with my family. The struggle is real. Those precious solitary minutes in the car commuting to work vanished. One of the things I am grateful for? The magic of audiobooks. I pop […]
Finding and Celebrating the New Normal During Covid-19
We are living in unprecedented times; faced with uncertainty and a toilet paper shortage. Yet this generation of moms has hitched up our leggings, fixed our messy buns, and created a new normal during Covid-19. Are things perfect? Not even close. Remote learning is a circus, our houses are time capsules; a snapshot of a […]
3 Easter Dessert Recipes Your Family Will Love
We are thrilled to have a guest writer sharing her recipes today! Welcome, Vanessa Minery. Follow her on Instagram at @rudiments.of.gruel (but prepare to swoon over the amazing pictures and delicious recipes!). Today, she’s sharing 3 Easter Dessert Recipes your family will love. These beautiful treats will make social distancing with your family feel MUCH […]
TEDx Portsmouth 2020 Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2020 For information, contact: Anna Goldsmith, TEDxPortsmouth Organizer anna@thehiredpens.com, 617-359-8133 Save the Date: TEDxPortsmouth Comes Back to The Music Hall on Sept. 25th 2020 Organizers now actively looking for 2020 speakers and sponsors Portsmouth, NH — TEDxPortsmouth is back for its ninth year after a hugely successful sold-out show in […]
Adoption Through Foster Care Myths DEBUNKED!
Every child deserves a family to call their own. Sadly, when some children enter foster care, they are not able to be reunified with their birth families. According to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption 20,000 chidden age out of foster care each year without a family. These children aren’t unadoptable. They just aren’t adopted. […]
Telehealth: 6 Things to Know When Virtually Connecting to Your Therapist
Hopefully you were inspired to reach out and get support to take care of your mental health during this time of upheaval, uncertainty, and grief. For now, virtually (pun intended) all therapists are now meeting via telehealth and since most people either aren’t familiar or aren’t comfortable with this type of therapy, here are six […]
Quarantine Goal – Teach Your Child to Ride A Bike
After the first week stuck at home, I realized this was the time to make some parenting priorities. I needed a distraction and goal – I could teach my kids some life skills that take time and I might put off in the future. I made a list and at the top…teach my son to […]