parenting
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Back-to-school and back-to-work re-entry after the holidays is harder than we admit. A candid, funny reflection on bedtimes, kids, and lowered expectations. Read more
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Surviving Thanksgiving, navigating family chaos, and channeling Clark Griswold—one sandwich-generation holiday at a time. 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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Life’s hardest moments aren’t always endings — sometimes they’re just the messy middle. In “Sitting in the Ick,” I share what this season of uncertainty has taught me (and my kids) about patience, growth, and finding new beginnings in uncomfortable places. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
