There are a lot of things that take up our mental energy — be it the more mundane and necessary (like grocery shopping, preparing and cooking meals, car maintenance, cleaning, work) to the more unfortunate (national politics, social media, et al.). Every part of this takes some amount of our energy, and we don’t always […]
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Somehow it happened: our baby turned one. Which is also to say that my husband and I survived our first year of parenting. And what a year it was. So much has happened since February 2025, when our daughter’s challenging birth landed us in the Dartmouth-Hitchcock NICU. The three of us weren’t together in those
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February is known as the month of love, but I like to expand that to include kindness and gratitude too. Chocolate and valentines are lovely, but a grateful heart lasts a lot longer than a box of candy.Journaling is one of my favorite small habits. I’m not always consistent with journaling — some weeks I’m
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I LOVE Valentine’s Day. Sure, some people say it’s just a holiday dreamed up by greeting card companies to sell more stuff, but honestly? I am happily buying in. The candy. The heart-shaped everything. A whole day dedicated to celebrating love. Sign. Me. Up. Valentine’s Day always takes me straight back to elementary school. Decorating
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My 11-year-old wanted me to take her snowboarding so we could get some one-on-one time. Her sister’s skis were just sitting there, so I figured I’d take them with us and give it a try. I’d never gone skiing, but how hard could it be? I’m really good at falling, and equally as good at
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If I remember my own childhood correctly (and I believe, like everyone, that I probably don’t really), I think I spent a lot of time outside in cold weather. Then again, I also remember watching a ton of TV and playing a bunch of Nintendo. My memories lean towards warm summer and crisp fall days at the park
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I didn’t fully appreciate the importance of playdates for parents until I became one myself. Getting together with other families who have kids around your child’s age — letting the kids play while you get some grown-up conversation — feels pretty magical. But let me tell you what might be even more magical: parent playdates
Parents, book a playdate for yourself. You won’t regret it. Read More »
Before we even get started today, I need you all to know that I’ve worn glasses since I was about five years old. At this point, I think it’s safe to say I’m proficient in the four-eyed lifestyle. But for some reason, whatever bizarre parenting phase we’ve hit in our household lately has taken my spectacles
I’ve always liked the cheerful chaos that children’s toys introduce into a space. But lately, it feels like my daughter’s toys are taking over. Her playpen, strewn with stuffed animals and stacking rings and teethers and colorful scarves and god knows what else, has taken over our entire living room. When I climbed into bed
