I was naïve to think that breastfeeding came naturally to a new mom. But that’s exactly what I thought: you give birth and your child instinctively knows how to breastfeed from day one. Boy was I wrong – breastfeeding...
Mamas, with July more than half over, I’m sure I’m not the only one experiencing... shall we call it “Summer Break Burnout?" I was all excited for summer break about two months ago, and now... well, let’s just say...
One of the best things about living in South Central PA is the weather. Take it from a Florida transplant: it's much nicer to have four actual seasons, including a relatively mild summer!, than it is to live in...
Earlier this year, we talked about starting a skincare routine... the basics of how to get started, what to use, and how to figure out what your skin needs. But now it's summer, and everything tends to get turned...
At the beginning of the new year, I -- like so many other people -- made some resolutions, with one of them being to lose weight. I've struggled with weight loss since having kids, and although I've never really...
Watch any movie or TV show made before the mid-90’s, and it's almost a guarantee that at least one character will have a cigarette in their hand. As common as holding a cell phone is now, cigarettes were everywhere....
One of my biggest fears is what will happen after I'm gone. One day, my husband and I will die, and -- God willing -- our children will survive us. But what about my son with Down syndrome? What...
Have you or your children had a difficult transition to the time change? You are not alone. As my eyelids grow heavier and I watch my children yawn multiple times I am reminded how essential sleep really is. ...
My 10-year-old son has Down syndrome, one of the most common identifiable causes of developmental disabilities. It's been a journey, raising him, though that's certainly true of all my kids. Each one of them -- whether they are neurotypical...
Did you know that there are 300 million people in the world living with a rare disease? That is just under 6% of the world’s population. With Rare Disease Day coming up on February 28th, I wanted to share...
In + Around SCPA
New Year’s Eve Events in South Central PA
Get your resolutions ready and pop the champagne -- it's almost New Year's Eve! 2023 has absolutely flown by, and it's time to welcome...
Where to See Christmas Lights in South Central PA
One of the best things about the holiday season is seeing the Christmas lights around town. The whole family gets in their holiday PJs,...
2024 Guide to Christmas Tree Farms in South Central PA
Looking for a holiday adventure? Then look no further than one of the many Christmas tree farms in South Central PA! You can not...
Where to See Santa in South Central PA
The holiday season is here, and with it are TONS of opportunities to see Santa Claus, the big man himself! There is nothing more...
Trick-or-Treat and Halloween Events in South Central PA
We're a little over halfway through October -- can you believe it?! That means Halloween events will be in full swing over the next...