Nicki Gilbert

Nicki Gilbert is a writer, Alcatraz swimmer and country music lover who lives in Piedmont with her husband, four kids and dachshund puppy. Her blog is RedBoots.me.

Recent Stories

Apr 27, 2018

My kids’ preschool teacher left an impression and beautiful legacy

Mar 13, 2018

'Screens down. NOW! Time for school.'

Feb 27, 2018

College-bound but still a teenager, and life changes again

Jan 25, 2018

How my kids help push me out of my comfort zone

Dec 17, 2017

Twinkling holiday lights overshadow my Jewish center

Oct 30, 2017

‘Mom, who’s your favorite?’

Sep 27, 2017

On cinnamon challah and forgiving myself for parenting missteps

Aug 14, 2017

One dirty boy, one happy camper

Jun 22, 2017

It seems like only yesterday he was in a kiddie car

May 21, 2017

Summer yoga wisdom for parents

Apr 17, 2017

My kids whine like the Israelites

Mar 10, 2017

Worries gone after Israel bar mitzvah

Feb 4, 2017

Parenting a teen: tricky — and messy

Dec 23, 2016

My 7-year-old son asked: Is it hard to be a mom?

Nov 18, 2016

An adventurous spirit, from his crib to his teens

Oct 14, 2016

Goodnight ritual is just as sweet as apples and honey

Sep 9, 2016

In new school year, making room to lie still and just breathe

Aug 11, 2016

Camp kids leave behind untouched banana and lonely younger sibling

Jul 14, 2016

Mom, is crocodile kosher? A curious question in the wild heart of South Africa

Jun 9, 2016

The penance and joy of funfests, ball gamesand school plays