Need Your Nats Support–and Some Story Ideas!
First things first: go Nats! We took our toddlers to the first season of Washington Nationals’ games in 2005 and every
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A Caterpillar Status Update & My Other July Articles
July was a busy writing month for me; I’m sharing two articles on research studies that benefit teens, as well
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Happy National Teenager Day!
Today is National Teenager Day, which is only fair — margaritas get a day after all. And while I’m admittedly
A Legacy of Reading Aloud: My Essay in The Washington Post
I’m writing fewer parenting stories than I used to. My kids are teenagers and have definite opinions when it comes
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Springing Forward: Growth And New Work
Hello! I’ve writing news to share, including a new website name. First, though: happy spring. One of my tricks to getting
The Only Word Parents Need From That Magical Book on Decluttering
You are contemplating Marie Kondo’s best selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: the Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, because
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When Strong-Willed Toddlers Become Teenagers
Do you have a tenacious toddler? I did too. The kind who wanted to push her own stroller and water the plants
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Two Fixes for What Needs Healing
So this happened last week. You can picture it. On a rushed, early morning, a harried mother backs her minivan
When Your Three-Year-Old Turns Twelve
Ah, the beach. Taking in a tan, body surfing, reading, napping… That was my vision. Then we had kids. The beach
An American Girl Doll, Bed Bugs & the Internet
This one’s for all of us who look at a minor crisis and respond with active imaginations, complete panic and (wait for
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