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Tackling Teen Transitions

When I was pregnant, I read all the books on pregnancy and the first few years. But as my kids got older, my educational reading dropped off. I tried my best to be a conscious parent but was far from…

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A Guide To Our Podcast

As I’ve said many times before, recording our podcast is one of my favorite things to do. Usually, Penn and I sit down on Fridays and either talk about what’s going on in our lives or get to interview very…

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The Joy & Struggles of Youth Sports

Imagine watching your favorite athlete compete, but instead of jumping up and cheering as loud as you can, you have to sit quietly and keep your composure. No pressure valve. No clapping. (Ok, maybe soft clapping.) This is how we…

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Marriage

Parenting Gets Easier, Right? 

When Penn and I became parents, we had no idea what we were in for. When the newborn or toddler stage got hard, we’d make finish lines for ourselves to get through it. We’d say things like “Once they sleep…

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What Will This School Year Look Like?

If they gave out gold medals for worrying, I’d stand atop that podium with pride. No one can beat my ability to worry about things far beyond my control. My mind can spiral about just about anything, but add “sending…

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Marriage

How to Navigate the Awkward Years

Let’s be real, middle school was (all-caps) AWKWARD. Between the braces (and for me, a bad perm) and hormones, it’s a wonder we survived. But can you believe it? We talked to someone on this week’s podcast who has made…

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What It’s Like To Be Our Kids

Imagine coming home from school and having an important conversation with your Mom… while she holds an inflatable turkey dressed up as a Grandma for a Thanksgiving video. (True story.) You try to keep a straight face, but ultimately you…

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Sorry Kids, You’re Stuck With Us

Our family just got back from a much-needed trip away together this week. We got to visit my family in Florida and take the kids to Disney World. While we were there, we got a compliment from a friend who…

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Wellness

Tips for Moving More Every Day

I’ve talked about this before: In my 20s I used to workout to get better abs. Now I strive for daily movement for my mental health. I get anxious and feel “stuck” if I don’t find a way to move…

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Food

When You’re Stuck in a Dinner Rut

This is not revolutionary, but in our house one of the best ways to get kids to try new things is to involve them in the process. Both the planning and cooking. If you have trouble giving up control sometimes…

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