Reader question: How do I ask my partner to share home and kid tasks?
We have another reader question! I wrote recently about “parent-work” and when it needed to happen. This reader asks “Do you have any suggestions or …Read More
Category Archives: Parenting & Family
When does the parent-work get done?
We have another reader question! This concerns that category of task known as “mom work” or “dad work.” It is, broadly, household management, but with …Read More
Going solo, and the upsides of autonomy
My husband travels a lot for work. I’m used to weekday solo parenting, though then there’s the rhythm of school and regular childcare. He’s had …Read More
I can. But should I?
I work for myself and have for years. I love having control of my time. To be sure, it would be mistake to see this …Read More
5 years old!
Happy 5th birthday to “S” -- kid #2. I went to his class today to bring cupcakes and read a story (How to Train Your …Read More
How the puzzle pieces fit
By some measures, this has been a busy past 7 days. Starting on Wednesday last week, I’ve been to NYC twice and to Illinois once. …Read More
We made the leap
Yes, we bought a mini-van. A 2014 Toyota Sienna, and yes, the kids love it. They love the sliding doors. They love the video screen. …Read More
Michael’s and Pokemon
In preparation for my brood expanding, I’m trying to build the habit of spending one-on-one time with each kid. The idea is to do something …Read More
At least I got a 6 month reprieve from diapers…
Introducing the newest character on this blog, baby #4, arriving in January. Another boy. We're running out of boy names!Read More
How I spent my 10-year anniversary
I got married 10 years ago today. The weather in Princeton, NJ was lovely, and the photographer got this great image of us in the …Read More