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Family Transitions

Bigger changes, new schools, moving, milestones.

  • The Biggest Part of America’s 250th Was a Bike Parade

    A quiet Fourth of July at the shore becomes unforgettable when a mom finally says yes to her daughter’s long-awaited chance to ride in the neighborhood bike parade. Read more

  • Summer Life Skills Camp: The Sequel

    School may be out, but Summer Life Skills Camp is in session. From cooking dinner to grocery shopping, my kids are learning independence one quesadilla at a time. Read more

  • The Summer I Stopped Making Lunch

    As my kids get older, our beach weekends are changing. From carrying their own gear to making their own lunch, every small step toward independence gives me a little piece of myself back. Read more

  • Re-entry is Hard: When the holidays end and Real Life comes roaring back

    Back-to-school and back-to-work re-entry after the holidays is harder than we admit. A candid, funny reflection on bedtimes, kids, and lowered expectations. Read more

  • Thirteen: The Year We Both Start to Grow Up

    When your child turns thirteen, it’s not just their milestone — it’s yours. A reflection on the tenderness, tension, and transformation that come with watching your little boy step into his teenage years. Read more

  • Sitting in the Ick: Finding Growth in Life’s Messy Middles

    Life’s hardest moments aren’t always endings — sometimes they’re just the messy middle. In “Sitting in the Ick,” I share what this season of uncertainty has taught me (and my kids) about patience, growth, and finding new beginnings in uncomfortable places. Read more

  • Leaving as SuperMom

    A six-hour road trip with two kids, no screens, and a lot of snacks turns into something unexpectedly peaceful — and deeply nostalgic — as one mom rediscovers the joy of the journey. Read more

  • Letting Go, One Morning at a Time

    I have always said that parenting is an endless string of phases. Some make me sad they’re over; others I’m happy to see go. Breastfeeding — Done. Peace.Strollers — We pushed the limit on that one. But when your daughter breaks her foot two weeks before going to Ireland and is in a boot, you… Read more

  • The Hardest Part of School Might Be for Parents

    Finding your new school tribe — without feeling like you’re dating again — can be just as challenging for parents as starting a new school is for kids. You watch your children navigate new routines, make friends, and find their place, all while juggling schedules, supplies, and a million little details. And then there’s you… Read more

  • When Everything Changes At Once

    What. A. Week!I’m exhausted. First day of school.First week of school.At a brand new school. Nerves, excitement, smiles—and minimal tears. Total win. This moment has been a long time coming. Last November we first considered switching schools. My son was on board right away. My daughter? Not so much. She was still adjusting from Montessori—three… Read more