KATE ANSLINGER

From the lyrics of a Kenny Chesney song and from the mouths of many strangers I've passed by while walking with my kids in public. "Don't...

Parenting is hard. There are some days that I dread getting out of bed, some days that I wish I worked a job that required major travel...

Mom guilt. The first time I heard this phrase, my oldest daughter Emily was only about six months old. At this point in parenthood, I had...

You see that sweet, angelic little girl right there? That's me. That is me in my element. Sitting on the dock of my grandparent's camp on...

In exactly four days, and about ten hours, I will start the last year of my thirties.  Having prepared for this big moment, I've really...

Never forget. Those two words have inherited a new meaning since the tragedies of 911, and for good reason. Two simple words that when...

Conversations about life and death are never easy when you are dealing with a four-year-old. But, sometimes they are necessary. Like...

Every year on September 11th, I reflect on the world and all that fun stuff. But I also think about myself and how different my life is...

Trips to the grocery store are never fun with a toddler. It usually end ups in tears because we all know that tots want what they want...

Warning: if you're not an animal lover you may have trouble relating to this post and you may think I'm crazy. A year ago today, my...

When I was a kid, there was nothing better than a snow day. Anyone who lived in New England as a child can relate to the anticipation...

We could all use a little more doggie love in our lives. Here's today's photo of Barnacle William reviewing my latest novel...

Someone once shared a quote with me that summed up a feeling that is so very hard to describe... “Making the decision to have a child is...