Tag Archives: kids

Time on the Rocks

On geologic time, parenting time, and the impossible wish to reinhabit even 42 seconds of either.

Scrumptious Scookies

Here in Minnesota, winter (perhaps drawing inspiration from the pandemic) has been reluctant to leave us. This has inspired me to seek delight via one of my favorite pastimes: baking with my kids. This month’s triumph has been “scookies.”

My Romper Debut!

The story behind the story of my first piece for Romper.

My Debut In The New York Times!

I cannot believe I get to type this: Today, for the first time, I have a piece The New York Times! When I decided to take a crack at being a writer, I imagined someday, perhaps, maybe getting published in The Times.  I thought a good reach goal was to do this by the timeContinue reading “My Debut In The New York Times!”

How To Talk To Your Little Kids About Hard Things

Life can be difficult. Knowing what to say to your child doesn’t have to be.

Featured in Distance Learning Tips

When I was asked to share distance learning tips with Her Agenda, I was nervous. I’ve never had a child start kindergarten in distance learning during a global pandemic before. What advice did I have to share? Then I remembered: no one has had a child start kindergarten in distance learning during a global pandemic before. We are all just figuring this out as we go. Here’s what I’m figuring.

What Raising Butterflies Taught Me About Miscarriage

How I learned to live with the pain and possibility of trying to conceive, pregnancy loss, and secondary infertility.