by Jessica Goodpaster | Jun 27, 2019 | Kids and Family, Parenting
Our daughter was adopted from China’s Special Needs Program in 2017. As soon as she was placed in my arms, I entered the world of special needs parenting. (Read more about our China adoption journey.) There is a wide spectrum of medical, developmental, and...
by Jessica Goodpaster | Jun 18, 2019 | Kids and Family, Parenting
Let me tell you about my happy place. I’m lounging on a padded beach chair by the turquoise water under the shade of a colorful umbrella. The roar of the ocean is peppered with the laughter of kids playing in the sand by the lapping waves. A salty breeze and cold...
by Jessica Goodpaster | May 23, 2019 | Kids and Family, Parenting
Kids everywhere are cheering for the end of school. But moms? Not so much. If you are like me, the thought of keeping your children entertained for a couple of months without losing your mind is a little overwhelming. But I have an easy solution to the dreaded...
by Jessica Goodpaster | May 1, 2019 | Kids and Family, Parenting
Has anyone else mentally moved on to summer? After an unusually cold and snowy March and a dreary April, May is here! Cue the sunshine and Justin Timberlake memes! Last week, I chaperoned my oldest’s field trip to the zoo. It was 80-something degrees and sunny. I had...
by Jessica Goodpaster | Feb 26, 2019 | Kids and Family, Parenting
Parenting is hard work! Whether you have babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, tweens, or teens, moms and dads have their hands full. Sometimes a simple change in the way you do things can make life easier for your family. That’s why I put together this list of parent...
by Jessica Goodpaster | Nov 9, 2018 | Kids and Family, Parenting
Does it feel like toys are multiplying in your house? It stresses me out a bit to think of where to put everything after Christmas or birthdays. So I compiled a list of the best non-toy gifts for kids of all ages. You’ll find something for babies, toddlers,...
Hi! I'm Jessica and I'm so glad you are here! I'm a wife, mom, blogger, and a girl trying to balance it all. Read more about me here. 
