Managing family. The sweet and sentimental, the practices and the practical. Stories from my family to ours for our mama hearts.
Inside: An ode to the Class of 2033 and their kindergarten teachers. (Featured on TODAY Parents and Scary Mommy.) Dear Kindergarten Teacher, I don’t know who you are yet or when we’ll get to meet you. I don’t know if you are a mom or dad worried about how this school year is going to…
Inside: The funny summer memes parents need as they enjoy summertime with their kids, while also really wanting to sit down for a minute. Pre-kids me always loved summer the most. Lounging at the beach, wearing flip flops, drinks on the patio. Mom me also loves summer the most. Building moats, counting the backyard sprinkler…
We’ve been home together for three months. Three months of juggle, snuggle, blessings, and stressings. There have been long days and hard days and short days and joyful days. Working from home with the kids has been incredibly challenging and there have been days I thought I couldn’t do it anymore. But now…well now I…
Inside: Learning from the experts on teaching kids about racism while confronting our own mistakes, silences, and lack of understanding. Resources Center for Racial Justice – Resources for Parents & Educators Books for Kids About Racism Sesame Street Town Hall The Conscious Kid Black Lives Matter Ally Henny Rachel Cargle Be the Bridge Ijeoma Oluo…
Inside: Right now working moms and dads everywhere need a hand from digital babysitters to get through the day. These online content creators are helping us get by guilt-free with podcasts, activities, and shows that teach and entertain! Captain’s Log, Day 4398 of Quarantine: The crew has settled into a new routine and are relatively…