The heartbreak of outgrowing our parents
If you ran into my dad in a theater or at a coffee shop, you would almost certainly end up having a long conversation – whether you had the time … Read more
Motherhood & Parenting
How Being the “Perfect Parent” Can Damage Your Partnership
It’s hard to overstate the impact that the transition to parenthood has on couples. Your free time, your finances, your physical intimacy, your identities – so much changes. The impact … Read more
When the story needs rewritten
At least once or twice per year, in some holiday or other gathering of my parents, brothers, and sometimes extended family, my parents love to drop in one of their … Read more
The messy middle of motherhood
He’s facedown on his mattress with his head buried under the pillow, holding the edges down tightly around his ears for good measure. His cries are muffled under all the … Read more
The grandparent gap
An hour or so after arriving at my office this morning and with a full day of clients ahead of me, I got the dreaded phone call from the school … Read more
Moments of repair
I watched him maneuver toward her through the empty chairs and beach towels, stepping over the floaties that had been discarded by the littlest cousins. Second cousins? I could never … Read more
This is the currency of love
She comes into the bathroom where I rub cleanser on my face, her tiny feet scraping my tan heels against the floor as she crosses the tile. I can see … Read more
My Five Most Recommended Buys as a Parent Coach
Navigating big feelings in my children while staying grounded myself is easily one of the most challenging jobs I’ve had. I developed my passion for parent coaching when I realized … Read more
We are losing our minds to parenting – and it has a name
Like the completely rational person I am, I started writing what you are now reading while sitting on the hard plastic of a booth at a trampoline park. My kids, … Read more
It’s not about the “M”: Managing big feelings in kids
The other day I was playing a game of “Go Fish with Letters” with my five-year-old. Lately, playing games with him is a gamble, as he is still learning how … Read more
When mom falls apart
My chair is angled toward her at the large oval table, my feet dangling several inches from the floor. I use my nail to pick at the veneer, keeping my … Read more
Should you quit your job to stay home with baby?
There’s a point in the process of most pregnancies where parents-to-be start doing some math. Whether it’s a first child or adding to a larger brood, they’re faced with the … Read more