by Jocelyn | Feb 1, 2026 | Parenthood
I’m a counselor and still, this surprised me. Even with years of schooling and experience helping students navigate anxiety, it feels very different when it shows up in your own child. The knowledge helps, but it doesn’t shield you from the worry, the heartbreak, or...
by Jocelyn | Jul 7, 2025 | Life
From Mom’s Checklist to Dad’s Drive-Time Hacks – A Husband & Wife Take on Family Travel Why We Road Trip We’ve taken a lot of road trips as a family; visiting family, beach trips, Washington D.C, Columbus Zoo, Lake Erie. Some went smoothly others… well,...
by Jocelyn | Jun 27, 2025 | Recipes
With summer in full swing, there’s no better time to experience the joy of making your own homemade ice cream. We have had our ice cream machine for a few years now and we use it all the time! Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, making this cool treat at home...
by Jocelyn | Jun 24, 2025 | Parenthood
The best part about working in education, is no surprise, summers off! I love more than anything getting to spend that time with my kids. One of my kids favorite summer activities is the swimming pool. We are lucky enough to have a community pool that is walking...
by Jocelyn | Jun 14, 2025 | Parenthood
As a school counselor and mom of two, I spend my days during the school year helping other families find calm in the chaos, and when summer hits, I need some of that structure myself! Summer break is a gift, but let’s be real: the long, unstructured days can get...
