Hey friends, this week’s episode didn’t go quite as planned — and honestly, that’s kind of the point. I was all set to dive into Jean Piaget and child development, but life had other ideas when my youngest turned six, rolled her ankle, and sent us on an unexpected adventure through hospital hallways and X-rays.

Instead of shelving the episode completely, I decided to lean into what motherhood really teaches us: how to bend when things don’t go as planned. From shifting gears midweek to comforting a hurting child, we talk about flexibility — in both parenting and life — and how modeling that adaptability helps our kids grow creative, resilient hearts.

This episode is a reminder that motherhood isn’t about being perfect or staying on schedule. It’s about staying grounded, being present, and finding grace in the messy, unpredictable moments. Because sometimes the best lessons aren’t found in theories — they show up in the detours, the late nights, and the quiet strength we never knew we had.