Laura Ramis
What’s in a (Middle) Name?
Here is some groundbreaking, how-did-I-live-before-I-knew-this information: March 6 is Middle Name Pride Day.
When I was little I did not like my middle name. Growing up in Philadelphia, Mercedes was not a name, it was...
Forget the Big Picture
Not really, but just for a few minutes. Do not focus on the utter devastation of the floods, the submerged cars, the crumbling buildings, the roads destroyed, an entire neighborhood underwater. It's hard, with...
Considering Becoming a Foster Parent?
I don't remember where I first heard about the South Carolina Heart Gallery. I think it was in a magazine. I do remember almost instantly going online to check it out.
For me and my...
Tweens and Social Media
For my oldest daughter's 9th birthday party, she had a sleepover where her friends brought their dolls. They made doll-sized fleece sleeping bags and had a doll fashion show. When it was nearing bedtime,...
Summer Rewards for Moms
One of the first things we do when school ends and summer starts is sign up for the summer reading program at our local library. The kids get charts that they can fill out...
8 Ways to Combat Endless Summer Snacking
My kids have some busy schedules during the year, but a lot of much-needed downtime during the summer. They each do only one week of camp (whatever is required by the team they will...
The Case for Competitive Sports
Tis the season for competitive team sports and activities to start winding down. But we frazzled parents are barely able to take three breaths before we have to start thinking about next season's schedule....
How to Win the Mommy Wars
Yep, that's right. I'm going to tell you how to win the Mommy Wars. I'm going to help you find out if babywearing, or breastfeeding, or strollers, or white noise machines, or co-sleeping, or disposable...
My “Mom Brain” Is My Superpower
This summer I was talking to my mom about the kids' busy sports schedules for the coming season. She said, "Whatever it is, you'll figure it out. You're so organized."
I braced myself because I...
Beyond Clutter and Cavities :: Ideas for Easter Baskets
While grocery shopping a few weeks ago I perused the Easter aisles, with the vague notion that maybe I should start preparing some ideas for Easter baskets.
Now, I admit that I don't get insanely excited...