Yes, I Wrote a Kid’s Book!
I am the absolute worst at self-promotion. But here goes. I wrote a children’s book! My first! If you ask me about it, though, I’ll likely change the subject or wave my… Read More
How Preschool Took Over My Life
Preschool. No one tells you about this. So I will. Because I wish I knew this going into it. I mean, sure, other parents did warn me. Subtly. Asking questions like, “So,… Read More
How We Failed at Potty Training a Toddler
Yes, we failed. Gloriously. All the books and blogs we read made it sound so easy. “Just follow these steps and you, too, will have a fully potty-trained toddler in just three… Read More
What It’s Really Like Being Married with a Kid at 44
One recent Sunday, after struggling to feed a toddler who wouldn’t stop moving and reading six books before putting him to bed, I wandered into the living room and snapped on the… Read More
What It’s Really Like Raising a 2-Year-Old Boy
Every time a friend of mine gives birth to her first child — and especially if it’s a boy — I hold my breath. I remember those early weeks, the obsessing over… Read More
