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What can YOU learn from the college admissions Scandal?

March 24, 2019 By Hilary Erickson Leave a Comment

Below is a post I wrote in late 2018 after my son was settled in his dorm. I had some time to reflect on what had gone wrong in my own life. What I had done wrong — and when I saw the college admissions scandal it brought it all back.

I know, it is a scandal perpetrated by the rich vs the poor — but for me, it was much more.

It’s about the process of letting go.

When you finally decide that your child needs to decide what is important to THEM and then letting them make the efforts to make it happen. [Read More Here…]

Online Prenatal Classes for Couples: Birthing Classes for Families

March 23, 2019 By Hilary Erickson Leave a Comment

Prenatal Classes online can be a GREAT way to get your childbirth education done. Finding an online prenatal class for couples is easier said than done, however. The internet can be a sketchy place — so how do you find YOUR home where you can get prepared in your own way!

Online Prenatal Classes

There are starting to become more and more online birthing classes. Which. is. awesome! When I taught in-person classes I taught them on Tuesdays at 6 pm. Which left families racing to the hospital right after work, in the worst traffic. They were starving, tired and not in a great place to learn.

It was also a horrible time for ME to teach as well. One of the most important times to be with my own family (dinner time — family routine is really important to me). So, I had to stop. [Read More Here…]

Six Lies about Cruising

March 21, 2019 By Hilary Erickson Leave a Comment

We just got back from a cruise with my husband and two of our children. I read and listened to a lot of tips. Today, I wanted to share 6 lies I heard about cruising that I hope will help you on your next trip!

By way of information — we sailed on a 7 day Carnival Cruise Line to the Mexican Riviera out of Long Beach, which we booked with Get Away Today because not only do they price match, they have the best rooms available of anywhere I saw. [Read More Here…]