Before sending my kid off to school, I debated if and what I should tell my child about the Texas school shooting. Part of me didn’t want to. But I also wanted to be there to comfort him when he did hear the truth.
Erin Go Brách: How My Irish Heritage Found Me
Irish culture and my family’s history continue to fill me with admiration, affection, and nostalgia, even though my strained relationship with my father complicates my connection to my Irish heritage.
How I Survived Being an (Almost) 30-Year-Old Virgin
“So, when was the last time you had sex?” I was 29 years old. I’d just had the worst date of my life. And I was about to tell this guy that I was still a virgin.
5 Easy Ways to Make Time to Write, Even for Busy Parents
During the holidays, I barely had time to sleep, let alone write. Then I remembered these five ways that even us busy parents can make time to write.
How I Can Show Up Better for My Kid and Myself the Next Time I Feel Overwhelmed
Part of me didn’t want to face the mom guilt I felt over how often I feel overwhelmed. Instead, a writing prompt helped me to move forward and find hope again.
One Way to Find the Love Even in Those Imperfect Holiday Moments
During my holiday journaling challenge week, a prompt had us explore recent holiday moments with our kids. Learn about what I discovered about an imperfect holiday moment.
Family Thanksgiving Traditions: Preserving Generations of Love
We can always find ways to evolve the family Thanksgiving traditions we hold dear, even as we and our circumstances change.
I Lost Myself: Why I Advocate a Life Beyond Parenting
After realizing the extent to which I lost myself, I began seeking ways to build a life beyond parenting. But what does that even mean?
How Sudden Anger Relates to the Nervous System
I hate when my sudden anger hijacks me, especially when I think I’m in control of my emotions. Turns out the nervous system plays a major role in emotional hijacking.
A Horrible Week of Fighting a Family-Wide Stomach Bug
Our whole family has been fighting a stomach bug. Worse, my 3-year-old spent more than a week being sick, and my heart is tired.