On Their Own
When this dance mom couldn't help her girls in the dance competition's dressing room, she learned to let go and trust her maturing daughters.
The Greatest Show, Part 2
If you haven’t read The Greatest Show, Part 1 yet, you probably should do that first (this won’t make much sense if you haven’t)! Masks were everywhere – all spectators had to wear them pretty much wherever…
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!
She Works Hard for the Money
Years ago, when I coached a Pop Warner dance team, it cost about $100 per dancer to participate for the year. Yep, that was it. The registration fee was about $55, and you would need to buy…
Does That Amuse You?
This meme was first published on my Facebook page on May 19, 2019. Most families have children that are involved in sports with finite, distinguishable seasons. Soccer in fall, baseball in spring, etc. If their child plays…
Hair-Raising Experiences
When moms have to do their daughters' hair for a dance competition, the girls can get a little dramatic! This meme says it all.
No Beginning, No End
In the world of competitive dance, there really is no "off season." This picture captures the endless nature of this activity.
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…
