Caitlin Clarke
You Are Not Alone – National Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide can often feel like a taboo topic in society. It seems that, unless you've lost a loved one to suicide, no one quite knows how to broach the subject. In recent years, I've noticed...
Family Travel Guide: Weekend Trip to Harper’s Ferry
For my birthday this year, I asked for a weekend trip with our family of four. I'm at a place in life where I don't really want material things for birthdays or special occasions, but...
International Self-Care Day: You Deserve It!
International Self-Care Day is celebrated annually on July 24!
The word "self-care" originated in the 1950s, and continued to gain popularity during the civil rights movement. While there was always the obvious need to care for...
Surviving the Drive: Must-Haves for Road Trips with Kids
My family just returned from a week-long beach trip, and I had been nervous leading up to it. My kids are generally well-behaved, but 10-hour road trips are no one's idea of fun (at least,...
You Are Not Alone: Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated as a way to bring attention to mental health issues and reduce stigma. According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 adults live with...
It’s National Siblings Day! Here’s What Your Birth Order Says About You
Happy National Siblings Day! The annual celebration is held on April 10 as a way to honor the special relationship siblings share. Whether you’re part of a large family or an only child, it’s a...
Navigating the Inevitable: Cold and Flu Season
Hey there, Mom! We’re in the thick of it right now, aren’t we? It's March, but cold and flu season is still in full swing.
It feels never-ending with wiping snotty noses, hearing those late-night...
Unique Date Night Spots in South Central PA
As a mom of a four-year-old and almost two-year-old, grabbing a bite to eat (in silence) or watching a movie (without having to pause or miss half of the plot) sound like ideal date...
Happy Places: Visualization Strategies for Anxious Kids
As a young child, I was extremely anxious. I was fortunate to grow up in a loving home, but my nerves always made me feel like I was walking on eggshells. In late elementary school,...
VANS: Creating Richer Conversations at the Dinner Table (and Beyond!)
Have you ever sat down at the dinner table ready for conversations with your spouse/partner about their day, only to find your preschooler interrupting with their own anecdotes and silly sounds? Maybe you have...