Blog Posts
My reflections and reactions to the goings-on in the dance world...
The Greatest Show, Part 1
If you’ve been following my posts for the last month or so, you may be familiar with our all-too-common tale of woe. For the uninitiated, here’s a brief rundown (although the story line is quite predictable in…
First Year Dance Moms – Sharing the Load
While it's tempting to "prove" yourself as a new dance mom, refusing help can hurt you (and your dancer). Take a look at these tips for sharing the load!
Living in Limbo
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Postponed/Canceled/Rescheduled Children’s Events Parenting is definitely not for the faint of heart, as anyone who has birthed or adopted a child can tell you. Of course, there are the expected trials and…
Dropping the Bomb
Dealing with the Disappointment of a Canceled Dance Season **See bottom of post for the update! My girls’ dance team did not do a single group competition this year (thanks, COVID-19). At the end of February, they…
First Year Dance Moms – Perspective, Part 2
There is SO MUCH to learn being a new, first-year dance mom! You can minimize how overwhelmed you feel by keeping focused on what’s important, so I polled experienced dance moms to see what advice they would…
First-Year Dance Moms – Perspective, Part 1
Awhile back, I asked dance moms on my Facebook page what advice they would give to first-time moms who are dipping their toes into the competitive dance world waters. As always, their responses created much food for…
Curbing Their Enthusiasm
How I’m Striking the Balance Between Optimism and Realism During the Pandemic “Guess what, Mom? We have dress rehearsal next week! I’m so excited!” (giddy shrieking noises and poorly-restrained screeches fill the car). This is how my…
Hip Hop Crew Name Generator
Being a part of any dance group provides a sense of belonging and camaraderie. But belonging to a HIP HOP CREW is unique – many of its members may have their own nickname! If you don’t have…
Live, Learn, Dance – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
*See also: Live, Learn, Dance – Biographies and Live, Learn, Dance – The Language Experience Approach *This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase an item using one, I will earn a small commission at no additional…
Live, Learn, Dance – The Language Experience Approach
*See also: Live, Learn, Dance – Biographies and Live, Learn, Dance – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens To keep your child from becoming a victim of summer learning loss, it’s so important to keep them…
