by Amanda Goodman | Jul 12, 2017 | Mom Life, Social Issues
I thought about whether to write about this. I thought to myself, “you know, this is too personal. This should be between us as a family.” But I realized, as a mom…a community advocate…a voice…it’s imperative that I share this...
by Amanda Goodman | Jul 10, 2017 | Mom Life, Social Media
Five pictures. That’s how many pictures I took on our family vacation back east. And I couldn’t be happier about it. I told my mom that and she said “what about looking back on the memories?? When the kids are older you are going to wish you took...
by Amanda Goodman | Jun 28, 2017 | Mom Life
“Is it harder being pregnant when you’re…you know…a little older?” I was on the phone with a dear friend of mine when she asked that gem of a question. She’s in her mid-thirties and she’s ready to start a family but...
by Amanda Goodman | Jun 26, 2017 | Mom Life
My daughter said something the other day and it has been on my mind ever since. Like “has kept me up at night” on my mind. A couple of days ago, she had a pretty bad stomachache. She was balled up on the couch and crying she said it hurt so bad. Maybe it...
by Amanda Goodman | Jun 20, 2017 | Mom Life
Let me start by saying this: I am not perfect…my children are not perfect. But I need to get something off of my chest…and when have I ever hesitated with speaking my mind? My three kiddos and I were at the pool recently when my son (of course) was begging...
by Amanda Goodman | Jun 14, 2017 | Mom Life
It’s the summer of 1985 in my house again. We tried it last summer…but it didn’t last very long. I blame myself. I’ll admit…I couldn’t take the whining so I waved the white flag. But now that I am well-rested…working...
