Free NewsletterSummer with my two-year-old often comes with high expectations of daily activities for both of us. I tend to stretch myself thin with ambitious plans for everything I want to get done, but each day Arden has fun is a success.
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Making the most of idle time with a toddler at home
Testing boundaries
There’s just something about being trapped in a vehicle together that makes a teenager suddenly more talkative than usual.
“Vintage” inspiration for summer reading
Rediscover vintage children's book series to get your kids reading this summer, from Betsy-Tacy and Trixie Belden to Scholastic’s The Cheerleaders.
Rediscovering life after kids with purpose and passion
As her kids chart their own paths, one mom reflects on growth, purpose, and finally giving herself permission to live a life filled with joy and meaning.
The bittersweet bloom of spring
As spring blooms, a mother reflects on grief, pride, and love while navigating the bittersweet shift of parenting adult children and saying goodbye to her dog.
Teen drama over an empty gas tank turned into a parenting win
The door swung open with purpose. “Yo, Mama! Where are you at?”
How a local fire sparked lessons for our kids
Smoke from Michaux State Forest wildfires inspired local families to explore wildfire science, forest ecology, and topography with their kids.
Just the two of us: what I learned from a quiet week with my son
While my wife was away, I spent a week solo parenting our toddler—what I learned about him, myself, and the quiet joy of everyday connection surprised me.
Holding space for joy, even when the world feels heavy
One mother reflects on parenting with hope and intention during uncertain times, choosing peace, joy, and presence over anxiety and noise.
