The hundreds of people I’ve met over a lifetime call me Jessica, but only three special people get to call me mom. They are...
I never thought I’d say this, but here I am — a country music convert. I even have, gasp, a Spotify playlist my kids...
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Summer Mode Mom

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Although this winter wasn’t terribly snowy or cold, it was L-O-N-G. Then came spring, rainy and confused. April showers brought May showers. Finally, June...
If you ask me where I’m from, the answer depends on how much time you have. I was born in Maine, grew up in the...
The other night I rewatched The Sandlot with my kids, which seemed like a safe, wholesome parenting activity. A little nostalgic baseball movie. A...

Meet Gina: Buckle Up

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Hi, I’m Gina. I’m a mom to three happy, active kids, a math interventionist, a former college soccer player, a volunteer for all the...
When she was in her twenties, she lived in a small rowhouse in Charm City. It wasn’t as glamorous as a brownstone, but it...
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Meet Katie: A Bonus Mom

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Like any good elder millennial, I will be introducing myself using classic song lyrics. Please allow me to (re)introduce myself.Hi, my name is.It’s me. Hi,...
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For My Middle Child

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As a twin, you had a 50% chance of being our family’s middle child. You came into the world two minutes earlier than your...
There’s a very specific moment in parenting when you realize your family calendar no longer belongs to you. It belongs to the sports schedule....

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The Volvo XC90: A Stylish Upgrade

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Cheers to summer! It’s a change in routine; meals are different, sleep is different, activities are different. But one thing remains the same –...