Imagine a child showing up on your doorstep after surviving unthinkable trauma. In their short lives, they may have never known peace and comfort within the four walls of the place they used to call home. By the time...
Let me start by saying I thought I was extra clever and invented the term “momposter syndrome” when I was contemplating this article. It’s imposter syndrome, but for moms. Turns out, much to my chagrin, I didn’t invent the term. Typing...
"That's an awful lot of pressure to put on yourself," the therapist said. SO MUCH PRESSURE. I realized in the back of my mind all this time, I wanted us so badly to be a "success story." I wanted our family...
I saw the positive sign on my pregnancy test appear as I sat beside the bathtub, bathing my 10-month-old son, and instantly my heart sank before I could celebrate. How could I do this with two under two? My...
Have you ever been in a situation when you tell someone you are pregnant, or someone sees you with your new baby, and they say some off-the-wall comment or give you some unsolicited advice that you definitely did not...
Just another day my mind is at war with itself. These moments seem to be more and more common. My child and I pull into our town's recreation department for a fun day camp he's been looking forward to. It's raining...
When we potty trained our daughter at 2 1/2, I felt like Super Mom. My husband and I made mimosas, hunkered down for a weekend, and she was fully potty trained by Sunday. Like… zero accidents... the poster child...
My six-year-old held my hand on the way to the bus stop yesterday morning and I remember thinking how sweet it felt to hold her little hand, especially as time seems to be going by faster and faster lately. Nothing...
“I could never do that. I would get too attached.” This was a common refrain that I heard from others as we set out on a journey to becoming foster parents. I understand where this statement comes from and I...
In celebration of World Poetry Day . . .  You, child, are a poem, your unexpected rhythm has me dancing through the day. You, child, are a line, alliteration and rhyme you play with words and world. You, child, are a stanza, a complete thought, whole, perfect as you are today. You,...

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Mason Prep is an independent, Pre-K-8th school located in the heart of downtown Charleston. Mason Prep's strong academics, engaging activities, and consistent character education create...