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Growing Up

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • From the Skate Park to the Dorm Room

    It’s that time of year. Back-to-school. And back-to-college. I wouldn’t know about that last part. But I can imagine. Several friends and family members are moving their kids into dorms this week. My niece is heading back for her sophomore year. Two friends are moving their freshman sons in for the first time—one has done… Read more