I went into my son’s IEP evaluation and eligibility meeting more unprepared than I care to admit. We were just weeks off his autism diagnosis and my mind was overloaded with everything that was going on. I am one of countless parents who were treated unfairly and talked down to during these initial meetings. I […]
About ten years ago, I sat in a church as the preacher offered some advice. I have returned to those words time and again over the past decade. He said that while it’s easy to be thankful for the the wonderful people and moments in our lives, we would do well to offer as much […]
Recently, we posted a poll asking for YOUR physical therapy questions. We sorted through them and sent them over to our friends at Results Physiotherapy. We’re excited to share their helpful answers and information with YOU, our readers. Read up, mamas! Try their suggestions, and make an appointment! Now is a great time since you’ve […]
November is here! As we round the corner into the holidays, Christmas events are beginning to ramp up, and they will be indicated here in RED! We’re happy to present our November Guide to Family Events in Nashville. We do our best to provide accurate information regarding all of the events we include, but please […]
I remember the exact moment my world started spinning. It was February 17, 2017 at approximately 11:00 AM. “Let’s test James for autism.” We were at his three year visit when his doctor dropped this bomb on me. Truthfully, I had been questioning what was “wrong” with him for a year. But for a professional […]
My little family of five just returned from a whirlwind trip to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. My brother got married, so we decided to turn the trip into a family vacation. And it was the most exhausting vacation I’ve ever been on. Last year, my husband chose to travel with our kids (ages 5, 4, […]
Whew! It’s going to be a busy month in Music City. October is arguably the best month of the year, and there is no shortage of things to do in Nashville! If we missed your favorite Fall Fest/event/ghost tour, PLEASE add it in the comments. Also make sure to check these sites for a complete […]
It’s almost a parenting rite of passage — taking your little one to a library story time. We’re lucky here in Middle Tennessee to have excellent public library systems. In fact, Nashville Public Library was recently named 2017 Library of the Year! We wanted to remind our readers about these great resources and encourage […]
Get ready, mamas! The Middle Tennessee Highland Games and Celtic Festival returns to Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage: Home of the People’s President for the third annual celebration Saturday, September 9, from 9 am until 5 pm. So pack up your kiddos and head out to The Hermitage for (educational!) family fun. “This event is great fun and […]
I’m standing in the kitchen at a three-year old’s birthday party talking with the other moms about our kids’ interest in music when a quiet, yet distinct turn takes place in the seemingly benign conversation. Suddenly, we have entered the realm of, “My kid will be better than yours because I am a better parent than […]
