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  • When Mommy Walks Away… and Big Brother Steps In

    When Mom hits her limit, someone else steps in. A heartfelt story of frustration, sibling support, and the moments that remind us what really matters. Read more

  • The Sweet Satisfaction of Being Right (Parent Edition)

    A funny and heartfelt reflection on the sweetest words a parent can say — “Told you so.” From skateboards to study habits, one mom shares how the circle of parenting karma comes all the way back around. 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

  • 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 Your Kids Act Like Real People

    Maybe They Are Going to Be OK We were on vacation last week, and I had one of those moments — you know the kind. The “Maybe my kids won’t be completely useless members of society” kind of moment. We were having lunch outside on the porch when I knocked over my drink. It spilled 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

  • Braced For It: Our Orthodontia Era Begins

    We’ve officially entered Middle Childhood. And Middle Childhood = Orthodontia. Not for just one kid.  BOTH.  Because why suffer gradually when you can suffer all at once? The dentist told us in October: “April’s probably the time.”By June? “Maybe another six months.”Meanwhile, I’m sitting there thinking: I already set aside the money in my FSA. Read more

  • From Excavators to Eye Rolls

    I am lucky to have two healthy children.I’m luckier to have one of each. I’ll be honest—I think I was a little bummed when we found out our first was a boy. I secretly hoped for a girl. But looking back, I’m so glad he came first. I’m as Type A as they come, and Read more

  • The Years Are Short, But This Moment Was Long

    I had one of those moments on Sunday. The kind they always tell you to savor.Because it might be the last. My daughter was bored.She wanted help being un-bored.But every one of the 50 things I suggested? Hard no. Cue the tears. The whining. The full performance. Normally, I would walk away. Let her figure Read more