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posted on December 7, 2023

3 Musical Life Lessons I’m Sharing With My Kids

The experiences I’ve had through music imparted lifelong lessons on me. I hope my children, Chloe and Dawson, will encounter these lessons, too. Here are the three reasons I’m encouraging an appreciation for music in my kids today.

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posted on June 5, 2023

Visiting The Outer Banks Of North Carolina With Kids

From wild horses to incredible sunsets, the Outer Banks of North Carolina (OBX) is a perfect get-away for the whole family. The 100-mile stretch of barrier islands are lined with beaches, quaint towns, incredible food, local shopping and plenty of historic sites for your family’s next adventure. If you’re looking for a new place to explore with your family, here are my recommendations for how to enjoy OBX with kids!

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posted on October 11, 2022

What REALLY Matters In Parenting? Episode 386



When an article or study claims that a certain parenting approach is “best” or is “matters most,” how does that make you feel as a mom? Meagan and Sarah have thoughts, starting with this: assuming that every family defines “parenting success” the same way is a tricky proposition. In Episode 386 we dive deep into research-based parenting advice and, specifically, how parenting data as published in articles and studies impacts our day to day decision-making as well as our mom-confidence.

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