There’s one thing parenting books don’t prepare you for: Having a child means getting in touch with your crafty side. Every lunch box, water bottle and sock needs to be labeled, first and last name!

While I love writing as a hobby and for my job, art was one of my favorite subjects in school. Still today, I know my way around a pair of scissors, glue and construction paper. That’s why I jumped at ...

A good proportion of my childhood was spent jealous of class-mates who brought drinks beakers and lunch bags to school emblazoned with their names . Growing up, it was rare to find a water bottle or a ...