Ginger
Ginger has lived in San Antonio off and on for the last two decades between sojourns in Europe and Asia. She moved here from Chicago after marrying her high school sweetheart and the military life. Her two amazing teens are incredibly grateful that their parents have chosen to finally settle down in one place so they can attend a school for more than two years. Having grown up in a big urban area, Ginger is amazed that you can live in the city and enjoy so much wildlife out your backdoor. When not enjoying a glass of wine on her back porch, Ginger joins her family at rock concerts (with earplugs) and amusement parks as well as on hikes and other teen-friendly outdoor fun. Still trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up, she currently spends her work time helping families as a lactation consultant and parenting educator.
Don’t Let Fear Drive Your Parenting Decisions
My daughter chose to attend college far away—1,782 miles, to be exact, courtesy of Google Maps. I juggle my concerns, both real and imagined, about her life and experiences so many miles away. Parenting...
We Made Christmas Ours: Why We Stay “Home” for the Holiday
Before my spouse and I had kids, we went home for Christmas every year if we could. We loved seeing our families and sharing traditions. We would try to see as many of our...
My Friend Lost a Child to Cancer and This Is What She Wants You...
In September, we recognize Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. More than 15,000 Americans under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer annually, yet in the last 38 years less than ten drugs have been...
ACMB’s Guide to Breastfeeding Resources in San Antonio
Disclaimer: I am a "breastfeeding helper” in San Antonio working as an IBCLC and peer counselor with more than one of the organizations listed below.
Breastfeeding your baby can be an amazing experience, but you...
Just Making This Parenting Thing Up As I Go
Not long ago I was in the car with my teenagers. I let them have control of the sound system sometimes. When that happens, they play mostly the same songs over and over again....
Celebrating the Magic of the Season without Religion
Though Christmas is a religious holiday, many non-Christians celebrate this season. Along with approximately 20% of all Americans, my family considers themselves irreligious, yet we still celebrate Christmas (and Easter too!). We have many...
The Art of the College Essay
Like many other families with a high school senior, ours is in the midst of the college application process. This means my hubby and I are nagging our senior to do all the things...
What I Learned from the “Great Northwest College Tour” and Other College Explorations
My oldest kiddo started her senior year of high school just weeks ago. This means college decision time has final rolled around for our family. According to one website, you should start planning around...
Planning to breastfeed? Here are good things to know…
Are you planning to breastfeed one day? Do you believe it is a natural process that will happen automatically in the most beautiful way? As someone who works with new and expectant parents, I...
Why Military Brats Rock
My kids have probably said goodbye to more friends in their young lives than most people make in a lifetime—not because they have poor people skills, but because they have a parent whose job...
Secrets of the PTA: Why I Joined the Joiners
When people hear I am part of my kids' school parent teacher organizations, they often roll their eyes and say something like, "Bless your heart," the southern euphemism for "you have made a really...
Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda: Coping with Parenting and Regrets
Looking back over their parenting history, many moms beat themselves up about some facet of raising their children, like the discipline choices they made or how much screen time they allowed their children to...
The Tradition of Allowance in Modern Times
Teaching kids to manage money goes down in my book as a parenting priority. How and why we cover this topic (or if we even do) varies from family to family, based on our...
Liar, Liar, Skinny Jeans On Fire!: Why It Hurt When My Teen Lied to...
My teen hurt my feelings this week...again. Kids do that all of the time, and the grownup thing to do is to let it slide, right?! But she lied to me...again. WHY?!
I went into...