parenting

"But Don't You Want a Daughter?"

On only having sons

6 hrs ago •

In Defense of Suburbia

On where we choose to live

Aug 18 •

For Better or Worse or Traveling with Small Children

Notes from Summer Vacation

Jul 1 •

Three Children is Actually Too Many

Thoughts prompted by our family's "Birthday Season"

May 5 •

My High-Achieving Baby's Daily Schedule

He cries a lot but he is so productive

Apr 1 •

What I Learned About Storytelling From My Kids

Plus their amazing short stories

Dec 9, 2024 •

On Choosing Wonder and Teaching Gratitude

With gratitude prompts for small children and adults

Nov 27, 2024 •

"Goodnight Moon," but if it Followed a Toddler's Bedtime Routine

A bedtime "horror" story for your Halloween

Oct 31, 2024 •

Fears: Two Weeks Postpartum

A poem of sorts

Oct 21, 2024 •

Motherhood is Not the Most Important Job

My perspective on this sentiment as a mother, a Catholic Christian, and a woman.

Oct 7, 2024 •

I Stopped Apologizing and it Made My Marriage Better

Replacing guilt with gratitude

Jul 10, 2024 •

About this Third Baby

As I write this, we’re counting down the days to our third baby’s arrival.

May 8, 2024 •

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