There are many days when I’m sitting in my 4th grade classroom exhausted and overwhelmed – my inbox overflowing and my students...

We’re a low screen high podcast family. As a result, I’ve become an expert in Clifford’s good deeds and Pinkalicious’s trip to the moon,...

The other morning, after a night of having company over, Autumn said: “I wish Uncle Jeff could live with us.” And then, after a beat, she...

Have you ever begun reading a book, and then put it down for months? When you once again found time, you had to turn back to page one, or...

I’ll never forget the first birthday party I attended with Autumn for someone who wasn’t one of my friend’s daughters. I was excited for...

It’s the end of the year, And once again time, To reflect and goal set, Why not in rhyme? June is year’s end for teachers, But I’ll take...

They always say it’s not the destination, but the journey that matters most. I can’t think of a better way to describe our trip to Disney...

You know something is good when you start missing it before it’s gone, when your daily gratitude brings tears and the helplessness to...

Those who know me well agree I talk too much. Stories that could easily travel a straight and narrow road frequently take the long way...

I’ve always loved plays – both watching and performing. From singing and dancing as a colonial lady in 5th grade to touring elementary...

Every year I dread going back to school after summer break, but for some reason, this year felt worse. Maybe it was because our usual...

I’ll never forget my first time on a movie set. I went down the block from my best friend’s grandma’s house in Wilmette to watch Home...

(This is in honor of all teachers and moms, but especially teacher moms. For those of us who have opinions, but hold back to avoid...

The last few weeks, my toddler and I have been meeting my parents at a local restaurant for dinner. After we order, Autumn and I explore,...

I was five minutes into my on-line yoga class, when I heard a tiny voice through the monitor. “Mo-mmy.” Some days, I’m grateful for the...

One of the perks of being a teacher is summer vacation, a time to declutter the junk built up throughout the school year. The offensive...

At Autumn’s 2.5 year check up, her pediatrician said pedaling is a skill kids acquire at this age. “Perfect!” I said. “I’ll get her a...

When I learned I was pregnant, I made the decision to experience all of everything having to do with motherhood. I’d take the preparation...

by Mommy On, a blog by Jill S. Litwin The number three conjures many things. It’s my nieces and nephew – the triplets. The start of short...

A few times a year, my students get hot cocoa and popcorn. I always thought it greedy when they asked for more. But then, when Autumn...