islandparent Archives for Lora McKay
Lora McKay
Summer’s Playfulness in Fall
The hectic school schedule is in full swing. The days are getting shorter, darker and cooler. There is a general sense of sadness for...
Parenting Myself
Ninety per cent of the time, I consider myself to be a pretty decent parent. I care deeply about my child and I enjoy...
The Joy of an Unfinished To-do List
As a single, full-time working parent, I often feel caught up in a juggling act. The balls in the air represent my various identities—mother,...