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Family Transitions

  • Living Four Months Ahead: A Mom’s Guide to Time Travel

    Moms are told to live in the moment, but we’re usually planning months ahead. From school schedules to camp registration, here’s why parenting feels like time travel. 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

  • 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

  • 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