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Confessions of a Recovering Type A Mom
I used to be the mom with a plan. Type A Mom. Social gatherings booked months out. A calendar I could glance at and just know — every pickup, every […]
The Internet Has Ruined Everything
Don’t get me wrong, I love the internet. If I had to use paper maps, I would never leave my neighborhood. I also like being able to prove I’m right […]
Let’s Chat Granny Hobbies
I’m sure you’ve seen the trends all around social media. Crocheting, knitting, sewing, diamond painting, embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, art by number, gardening, baking, bird watching- the list goes on and […]
Living Amongst the Chaos: My ADHD Family
From a fairly young age, I was always busy. I enjoyed doing things all the time and vividly recall waking up on Saturday mornings to ask my parents, “What are […]
Indianapolis Fall Family Bucket List
Disclosure: This post is in part of a collaboration with Children’s Dental Center.Ask just about anyone in the Midwest what the best season is here and the question will often […]
The Art of Creating Space in Conversations with Our Kids
It was around his 5th grade year when I asked my son how school was going, and for the first time, all I received was a polite, yet quick, “Good.” […]
Dear 39: Making Room for What Matters
One year before 40, I’m choosing what comes with me… and gracefully, what doesn’t. Turning 39 is a meaningful milestone. I don’t think I ever realized that getting older would […]
When Someone You Love Attempts Suicide: The Trauma No One Talks About
Content warning: This post includes discussion of suicide and may be difficult for some readers. Please take care while reading. Please understand why I’m writing this before you read it. […]
Beyond “Fine”, Getting the After School Download
“How was school?”“Fine.”“What did you do?”“Nothing.” Impressive, really. My children can spend an entire day in a building full of people and emerge with absolutely nothing to report. Too bad […]
Sorry Kids, Mom and Dad Are Going on Vacation!
I have been thinking about this trip for months. Our 10-year wedding anniversary is coming up, and somewhere between picking a destination, looking at hotels, talking about what we want […]
The Call of Home: After 15 Years, We Left Indianapolis
At the beginning of summer, we moved home. For 15 years, we lived in Indianapolis: met each other, finished our degrees, got married, started our careers, bought houses, welcomed our […]
Marriage, Admitting There’s a Darker Side — At Least for Me There Was
A few months ago, I was on a business trip where we carpooled to a conference. My colleagues asked me what my favorite song was. I laughed. “I don’t know,” […]