by Angela Santomero | Parenting
We ventured on our 1st vacation with another family…ever. We picked a great place to go and a great family to go with. These were the professional Disney go-ers. You know the type, they know all the ins & outs – the best place to stay, the best rides for...
by Angela Santomero | Parenting
Two year’s ago seemed like our last “grown ups” New Year’s Eve. We had a festive dinner with family in Palm Beach, took the kids home, tucked them in and let loose with some friends at The Breakers. We had a blast, but the next morning the girls woke up and asked,...
by Angela Santomero | Parenting
Whenever I meet new people, after delivering a speech or simply along my travels, I often hear how “lucky” I am. While I understand that it’s meant well, the word “lucky” rubs me the wrong way somewhat, as if I danced through life with few sacrifices or few...
by Angela Santomero | Parenting
Last holiday season, I took my girls to a nursing home to visit their great grandmother. As she was always so happy to see them and loved when they performed, this time she was welcomed with a little song and dance they had worked on for her. The sight of this strong...
by Angela Santomero | Parenting
As we near the end of another year, it always helps to regroup and take a moment to reflect on the previous 12 months before we find ourselves in 2012. If I were writing this into a preschool TV script, I would simplify it as something like, “Stop, Think and Act.” We...