By Rachel Heidenreich on Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Four days ago my dad was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. I'd never heard of CLL, but I knew what leukemia meant . . . it meant cancer. And cancer is scary especially when it attacks someone you love. Read More »

By Rachel Heidenreich on Tuesday, June 12, 2007

I love to teach, and I feel that being a mother is the greatest and most important teaching experience I'll ever have. I want to teach my children to love life, people and this beautiful world. I want to teach them to sing and to dance and to be happy. There are so many things I want my children to know, but at the heart of it all, I want them to know God. Read More »

By Rachel Heidenreich on Monday, June 11, 2007

When Samuel was born I thought and thought about the kind of man I wanted him to become. It didn't take me long to realize and articulate that what meant the most to me was that my son learn to be kind, compassionate, caring and full of love. Read More »

By Rachel Heidenreich on Monday, May 28, 2007

I love Tuesdays because every Tuesday morning my living room is full of adorable little children and their mothers. For almost a year now, I've taught an early childhood music class in my home for my son George and his friends. Read More »

By Rachel Heidenreich on Sunday, May 20, 2007

Last Sunday, I had a wonderful Mothers Day. I felt happy all day-- and it wasn't in anticipation of any gifts-- although, those are always nice. Read More »

By Rachel Heidenreich on Friday, May 11, 2007

No one seems to notice that it is now May 11th. The celebration of Cinco de Mayo occured almost a week ago, but for whatever reason-- the festivities continue. In the past week I have seen four different piñatas demolished. It's caused me to reflect a little on life. Read More »

By Rachel Heidenreich on Monday, May 07, 2007

I have always envied people who can draw. Somewhere along the line my development in this particular field of art was stunted, and I must admit I haven't truly progressed beyond drawing stick figures. Read More »

By Rachel Heidenreich on Friday, May 04, 2007

This morning I read in Parent's Magazine that we often unwittingly assign gender roles to our children. Read More »