family
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Today is a special day…my daughter’s 11th birthday! Chopsticks! Honestly, it feels surreal that more than a decade has passed. As she got ready this morning, I started thinking about birthdays and all the things I do (or don’t do) around them. I don’t go all out. Let’s be real. His birthday is right before… Read more
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Mother’s Day looked a little different this year: homemade gifts, a life-changing dishwasher-safe ice cream scoop, quiet moments, and a batting practice session that reminded my son Mom still has it. Read more
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Trying to raise kids who actually like each other someday? A mom shares the simple rule she created to keep her teen and tween connected—even through the sibling bickering years. Read more
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A relatable parenting story about forgotten school items, natural consequences, and why sometimes helping your kids isn’t “rescuing”—it’s teaching support, balance, and real life. Read more
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New parents are basically teenagers with babies. A funny, heartfelt look at parenting, life lessons, and full-circle motherhood moments. Read more
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A heartfelt parenting moment and a letter from my daughter that reminded me that love, effort, and everyday parenting matter more than perfection. Read more
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A cool aunt and mom shares honest, funny, and hard-won advice for new parents—because everything is a phase, and you really do have this. Read more
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After years of chasing the perfect snow, our kids finally hit The Luge — and I learned a thing or two about screens, snow, and family magic. Read more
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Discover my most genius parenting hack: a cast of fictional characters—Bathtime Beti, Showertime Sherri, The Inspector, and Tutor Teri—who make my daughter actually cooperate with baths, showers, and homework. Read more
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A humorous reflection on adulthood, nostalgia, and why the old dishwasher you hated is suddenly unforgettable. Read more
