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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 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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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
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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
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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
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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
