I used to see my kids as a reflection of me. Like how they looked somehow proved my worth as a parent. But now I know better. They’re not an extension of me. They’re their own people.

My independent toddler isn’t one for morning snuggles. But on this day, she pulled me close and wouldn’t let go—and in that hug, I swear, she told me something without saying a word.

I have a complicated relationship with Scholastic Book Fairs.

School choice in Florida is great but can also cause confusion when your kids play for rival schools.

My 13 year old grape addict daughter gets attacked by her 4 year old sister.

Feeling just meh and wondering if what I am doing for the past 6 years has been a total waste of time.

Parenting gets complicated again when your kid has a serious relationship.

Ever tried passing around sweaty wafers before Christmas dinner? Sounds odd, but it’s an old family tradition I am going to revive.

Watching your child go under sedation hits differently when the past comes rushing in. A routine surgery turned into an emotional gut punch, and I wasn’t ready for it.

From cooking schedules to recipes, meet ‘The Gobble Guide’—my Thanksgiving survival planner that’s part meal prep and part sentimental time capsule. Organized AF, because that’s what we need during the holidays.