Finding highlights in a (somewhat stressful) weekend
This was not the world's most relaxing weekend. There were a lot of kid things going on that required more parental involvement than originally envisioned. The …Read More
Tag Archives: Parenting
In praise of simple meals
Last night I needed to cook for myself and four of my five children. I had pulled a package of chicken breasts out of the …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Getting outdoors with kids, with Sara McCarty
Are you an outdoors-type family? Maybe not...but all of us could probably stand to get outside a bit more. In today's episode of Best of Both …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Doing good together — kind acts as a family with MiaLisa Millares
Everyone wants to raise kids who care, but getting involved in the community with little kids in tow isn't always easy. In today's episode of …Read More
Another birthday weekend
I now officially have three teenagers in this house. My daughter turned 13 this weekend so we did a lot of celebrating. On Friday night, we …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: New routines, whining, and preschool vs. daycare
Happy October everyone! This week's episode of Best of Both Worlds is something of a hodge podge. First, we cover our new school year routines. In …Read More
Weekend: Rainy long-runs, horse shows, family photos, and more
It was a fairly dreary weekend, weather-wise around here, though obviously not nearly as bad as in some other places. Seeing all the inland flooding …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Getting kids to notice and contribute with Sam Kelly
In any household, there's a lot of work to be done. People can divvy up tasks, but who notices which tasks need doing? In this episode …Read More
Weekend: Seizing the last bits of summer (+ sonnet)
This was a slightly more chill weekend, at least as these things go. There is nothing minimalist or simple about a life with five active …Read More