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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.
Focus where it matters: a parent’s guide to the bubble theory
So, what is the bubble theory? It’s simple: you can only take care of and control what exists within your bubble. Everything outside of that bubble? You limit your access to it.
What wrestling taught me as a parent
Over the past four years, I have had the privilege of watching The Boy, my son, grow through his journey in wrestling.
What I didn’t realize about becoming an empty nester
Welcome to 2025. New year, new reflections, and honestly? A whole lot of soul fatigue I wasn’t prepared for. I thought becoming an empty nester would bring more freedom, more time to focus on myself—and sure, it has.
