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parenting reflections

  • The Place Where Time Stands Still

    Sometimes we need a place where time stands still. A reflection on childhood memories, family, and realizing my kids may be finding that same little slice of heaven. Read more

  • The End-of-School-Year Purge

    As my kids celebrate the end of the school year, I’m already organizing artwork, sorting papers, and buying supplies for next year. A reflection on parenting, transitions, and finding comfort in preparation. Read more

  • The Letter My Daughter Wrote That Reminded Me I’m Doing Enough as a Parent

    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

  • 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