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A quiet birthday, at my son’s request
Lately, I've been feeling a twinge of nostalgia, perhaps because I've been sifting through old photos of my son, affectionately referred to as The Boy, to compile my yearly social media tribute marking his birthday. He turned 16 last week!
Dear younger me, a letter from the future
As I sit down to jot these words, I can't help but imagine if I could travel back in time and have a heart-to-heart with my younger self.
It’s official – we have a toddler
After Arden turned one, my wife and I would wonder when we would stop referring to him as a baby.
Talking (or not talking) about racism with my soon-to-be five year old
“Mom, I have white skin,” Coraline said from the back seat. It was a few days before her fifth birthday, and we were driving home from the store after picking up a bunch of rainbow unicorn supplies.
The power of teaching kids to give back
When it comes to our children, we want to teach them everything we can. We want them to grow up to be successful, healthy, and kind adults. One of the best ways to foster this is to teach them that it is better to give than to receive.
My journey as a single mom balancing career and parenthood
Being a single mom has been a wild ride filled with ups, downs, and a fair share of juggling acts. Back in the days when my kids were in elementary and middle school, getting them on and off the school bus felt like I was participating in a daily circus act.
Summer break isn’t a break from choices
The weather may have warmed up this week, but it still seems too early to talk about summer. And yet, I’m already contemplating summer plans because there’s a plethora of options before us.
Do mothers and fathers need to interact with their children differently?
My husband, Kevin, is incredibly active with our daughter. He and our almost five-year-old, Coraline, have countless scenarios for imaginative play.
A retrospective on year one of parenthood
I’ve been a parent for 13 months. It’s simultaneously strange and natural to see it written.
Mid-year check-in with The Boy
I often find myself in a whirlwind of schedules, extracurricular activities, and the occasional eye roll, but even through the chaos of life, I always make time to check in with The Boy.
Single Mom Chronicles: Navigating Valentine’s Day with Grown Kids
Can you believe it's that time of the year again? Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I find myself reminiscing about the good old days when heart-shaped crafts and classroom parties were a big deal. As a single mom whose kids have flown the nest, things have certainly changed on the Valentine's front.
Football star blew his chance to be the good guy
As a mom, and a youth sports coach, I'm disappointed in Travis Kelce.
