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Free NewsletterMuch of what I’ve bought as a parent is so temporary. Clothes, books, toys -- all seem to go with each leap in our son’s development. Those things that stick around, though, have become important parts of our lives.
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The best purchase I’ve made as a parent isn’t just a toy
Oh, you have plans!
It was only yesterday that I was frantically searching for summer camp openings, trying to find the perfect mix of fun, enrichment, and just enough supervision to keep The Boy, my son, from testing the limits of our homeowner’s insurance. Now, suddenly, I’m no longer the one making summer plans, he is!
Navigating relationships with my adult children
Navigating the ever-changing landscape of adult children relationships and family dynamics is an art in itself—one that I embrace every day.
Let’s swap criticism for empathy
Can we all give up criticizing others for Lent?
The greatest parenting hack: why family support changes everything
Being close to family while you’re raising kids is the greatest parenting hack there is. This is a shoutout to all of them who’ve given us the greatest gift they can: a life where freetime is even a little bit possible.
Talking to our kids and ourselves about uncertainty
It's funny how life keeps us on our toes. Everything seems stable one day, and then we're dealing with unforeseen changes, like losing a job, going through a significant life transition, or simply having that uneasy feeling of not knowing what's coming next.
Navigating the wild world of dating as a parent
It’s February—a month when thoughts of Valentine’s Day naturally stir up memories and ideas about love. You all know I’m super single and proud of it. I love my life just as it is, yet every now and then I wonder how a new partner might fit into our family mix. Not because I’m missing a piece, but because it’s human nature to have partnership.
In defense of the ‘non’ snow day
I’m all for “let kids be kids” and not pushing them into adulthood, so what I’m about to say may surprise you.
Winter discoveries with my restless two-year-old
We’ve got cabin fever more this year as a family than we ever have before. Winters were easy when Arden was a baby and going out was as simple as bundling him up and walking around the block.
