Ode to My Middle Child
Let’s be real here; because he never gets any attention… I am actually writing this piece out of a little bit of guilt and feel like I should leave something...
Ordinary Hard
I pulled my phone out of the pocket of my leggings to check the time during open gym last Friday. 10:45. How could we possibly still have thirty minutes left...
Enya Is My Marriage Therapist
For a couple of years, I was in a group of local women entrepreneurs that met monthly. We’d eat dinner and talk through some discussion questions. Slowly the group evolved...
It Won’t Get Easier, but You’ll Get Stronger
My husband and I were driving in the car the other day and talking about how much we have changed since we got married because of circumstances that have happened...
Minimalist at Heart
by Meghan Yancy
I can still remember it. Sitting on the floor in the dirty garage on a hot summers day and letting the tears pour down my face. Why the tears, you...
The Low-Down on Lice
If you’ve ever gotten a letter from the school nurse that says, “A student in your child’s classroom has lice,” then you know the feeling of dread this can instantly...
The Heart of a Special Needs Mom
by Erin Statz
Since my son was born four years ago with an unexpected diagnosis, I have had a lot of time to really dig deep into my being. I have felt my...
A Salute to Mister Rogers on His Birthday
“I always wanted to have a friend just like you…” Even now, at 40+ years old, I smile when I hear those words. One of my favorite shows to watch...
How To Help Your Child With Feeding Difficulties
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The Successful Working Mom
I recently finished Michelle Obama’s most recent book Becoming. In honor of Women’s History Month, I felt it fitting that this book has inspired me as a mom, as a...
Managing Tensions
by Laura Senske
Here’s one thing I have learned about myself: I like to know what “the best thing” is. I want to know the best way to discipline, the best way to...
The Weight of a Name
by Liz Murray
I’ve always been fascinated with names. Growing up, as an avid short-story writer, I spent many a rainy day compiling lists of monikers for potential characters. Other kids collected polished...
When Did I Become the Grown Up?
by Maureen Zhao
It happened one evening as I walked into my bathroom. There it was. In the corner of the shower, up towards the top where the tile and the frosted window...