“You’re doing great.”
To put it mildly (very, very mildly), I have been going through a tough season. As someone who struggles with severe anxiety, it can be extremely hard to get through even the “good” days sometimes (my fellow...
On this week's episode of Fireflies and Whoopie Pie, the founder of the Neurodiverse Network talks about raising neurodivergent children, as well as what led her to create the local non-profit, which gives support to local neurodiverse families, and...
January descends upon us in the guise of a month of rest. Eagerly, we turn our eyes toward “the end” of the holiday season as our mental and emotional capacities are pushed to the limit during the rush and...
Finding out your child has been sexually abused is a nightmare that, unfortunately, becomes reality for families across the nation. And on this week's episode of Fireflies and Whoopie Pie, a local mom whose daughter was victimized speaks out...
Dear Husband,
Marriage isn't always easy, but it started off a lot easier than it is now. I still remember our life together before -- before we were married, before we had kids. We were affectionate; I was fun. And...
Two things that should not coincide with one another, yet often do: navigating grief through the holiday season. As I type this, I just recently learned of another tragic loss. A friend of mine who I graduated high school...
For all Ye Olde Millennials like me, raise your hand if you remembered having spirit days in school. It was one week, once a year, and it was relatively low-key... even in high school. The days would consist of...
There's nothing like a good holiday movie to get into the festive spirit... but which character from your favorite classic holiday movies are you? Take our quiz and find out!
In this week's episode of Fireflies and Whoopie Pie, Cassy talks about the cultural narrative surrounding giving for the holiday season... versus the social pressure to spend money and receive presents. How much do we actually work on gratitude...
I have an 11-year-old son with Down syndrome, and most days, his extra chromosome doesn't get much attention from me. For the most part, I don't think about it, because it doesn't affect us on a very regular basis....
In + Around SCPA
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...
Things to Do With Kids in July in South Central PA
We've survived one month of summer! We're here in the thick of July, and there are TONS of things to do with kids around...
Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebrations in South Central PA
The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and South Central PA is a great place to have some patriotic fun to celebrate...