Ann ScanlonMountain MagicMy father suffered a debilitating stroke eight years ago. It robbed him of intelligible speech; the ease of communication; his ability to…Dec 13, 2017Dec 13, 2017
Ann ScanlonWhat if Sharing a Little Candy Helps Us Feel Less Isolated?I have a hate relationship with sugar. I do, however, subscribe to a life of balance, so when my child begs for a box of artificially…Jan 22, 2017Jan 22, 2017
Ann ScanlonPreparing for Goodbyes — When You Realize You Only Have Years Left With Your Aging ParentsMy parents are going to die. One day.Nov 5, 20161Nov 5, 20161
Ann ScanlonOut of the Blue: The Sadness of Unexpected LossI had just driven 45 minutes north for our second weekly homeschooling playdate with a new bunch of moms and kids when I got the call. My…Oct 25, 2016Oct 25, 2016
Ann Scanlon3 Simple Ways to Help Foster Independence in Your Grade-SchoolerOur son, now seven years old, is at the age where he is “not a little boy!” There could be no greater insult. So whenever I have an…Sep 28, 2016Sep 28, 2016
Ann ScanlonWhen Saying “Yes” is Like a Super Power“Mom, can I sell lemonade today?”Sigh…I mean, “Yes. What a wonderful idea!”Aug 22, 2016Aug 22, 2016
Ann ScanlonWhen Your Child’s Challenging Personality Leaves You Feeling IsolatedJul 28, 2016Jul 28, 2016
Ann ScanlonWarning: We Play With Nerf GunsBack in my empty-womb, pre-parenting days, I often thought about how I would parent. No TV, no crappy food, NO GUNS.Jul 25, 2016Jul 25, 2016