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  • When Hosting Feels Less Hallmark, More Griswold

    Surviving Thanksgiving, navigating family chaos, and channeling Clark Griswold—one sandwich-generation holiday at a time. Read more

  • The Seasons of Sleep: From Midnight Feedings to Perimenopause Wake-Ups

    Kids and sleep: it’s complicated. From newborns waking every few hours, to toddlers stealing the covers, to perimenopause wake-ups, parenthood’s sleep journey never ends — and you’re not alone. Read more

  • Leaving as SuperMom

    A six-hour road trip with two kids, no screens, and a lot of snacks turns into something unexpectedly peaceful — and deeply nostalgic — as one mom rediscovers the joy of the journey. Read more

  • The Never-Ending Saga of Sizing, Seasons, and Waistbands That Don’t Work

    Kids grow too fast, sizes never fit, and pants become capris overnight. Welcome to parenting, where clothing is chaos. A funny take on family fashion fails. Read more

  • The Line In the Sand We All Need

    Mom life can feel overwhelming, full of invisible labor and the mental load. Learn how to set boundaries, protect your energy, and be fully present for what matters most. 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 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

  • When ‘Hang It on the Line’ Needs a User Manual

    “Hang it on the line.”Five little words. Simple, right?Wrong. Here’s what I got instead:Thrown over the line.On top of already wet towels.Even though there was plenty of space—if he’d just nudged his sister’s swimsuit an inch either way. What I actually meant was:Use the clothespins. Clip the waistband of the shorts, the shoulders of the 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

  • Tales From The Too-Late Solutions Club

    Why is it that the most obvious solution takes forever and a day to dawn on us—while we suffer in silence like noble martyrs of mild inconvenience? Case in point: we live in a very old stone house. The kind that’s charming and historic and also seems to run on spite. The first-floor walls are Read more