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A Short History of Falling

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Every February, we ask a rodent whether we can have our lives back yet. We call it Groundhog Day, as if naming the ritual makes...
Orange slices and Capri Suns. A hot day in the sun was synonymous with the soccer field, the baseball diamond, and schlepping from one park...
Kindness is my superpower. It comes very naturally to me. It’s a no-brainer. I was blessed to be raised by parents who always led with...
I’ve been a mom for almost eight years. In that time, I have often referred to myself as a single parent, although technically I...
Almost 10 years ago, my husband and I decided to move to Fairfield, CT. Back then, our oldest was three, I was pregnant with...
A woman praying.

Choosing Faith

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I have the sweetest video of my oldest child as a toddler pulling on a handbag and saying, “We go to church.” Our family is...
A teacher working with students.

Support by Subtraction

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In the fall, I wrote about how IEP season is my least favorite time of year. I knew what I was saying. I’ve done...
A girl looking at two boys on their phones.

We Didn’t Wait Until 8th

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I’m sure you’ve heard of the “Wait Until 8th” initiative, where parents pledge not to let their children use a cell phone until they...
A busy family in the kitchen.

Thursdays are Hard

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Friday eve. It's almost the weekend. You can see it, practically taste it. But first, Thursday. For reasons that don't always make sense to me, Thursday is...
I used to think I understood pain. I remember the sting of it from my own childhood. The whispered jokes that followed me down hallways,...

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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 –...