When my kids were little, I wrote a parenting blog. And we used to bake. Right now it’s hypo/mania season in our house, which coincides with birthday season. While I don’t bake as much these days, I like to celebrate my not-so-little ones on their special days, with a special cake. I thought I’d shareContinue reading “Cakes!”
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My parenting blog
In a former life I created a blog called CRUNCH compass. The name pops up in my posts now and then. It was a fun creative outlet and, in hindsight, an excellent way to hone my writing skills. The tagline was “helping to navigate you through the CRUNCH,” meaning those hard early years of parenthood.Continue reading “My parenting blog”
Top Books 2021
These are the best books I read this year. Some were rereads and some were new, but they were all ones I couldn’t stop thinking or talking about. Of course I had to include my book, it was the one I thought and talked about the most! To learn more about my memoir, click here.Continue reading “Top Books 2021”
Don’t Call Me Crazy: a short story
This story was a birthday gift for my son, inspired by one of his mind-blowing questions. After he read it he said “This looks really pro. Like you’ve taken a course.” Thanks kid. DISCLAIMER: This story might seem to suggest that I am against medication, which is not true. There is a lot more toContinue reading “Don’t Call Me Crazy: a short story”
Talking to kids about mental illness
This is a slide from my mental illness/health presentation for kids at local schools. You can click through and share any or all of the slides below. When we talk openly about mental illness it reassures people if they have any concerns, and helps to remove stigma. This fosters open communication, which makes people moreContinue reading “Talking to kids about mental illness”
The mealplan to end all mealplans
Surviving a too-busy schedule with the help of the only meal plan you’ll ever need. Written for CRUNCH compass. https://chaell.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/how-to-mealplan/
The Great Lunch Fail: tips for picky eaters
Article about how to pack a school lunch your kids will actually eat. Published online by CRUNCH compass. https://chaell.wordpress.com/2013/10/04/the-great-lunch-fail/
The great childcare debate: to nanny or not?
Article written for CRUNCH compass about the pros and cons of various childcare options (nanny/daycare/dayhome) and how to choose what’s best for your family. https://chaell.wordpress.com/2014/01/10/the-great-childcare-debate/
