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A Letter To My Son On His 13th Birthday

Hey kid, It’s HERE! The “dreaded” teen years are upon us. Netflix shows and blog posts warn us nervous mamas that this phase will involve slammed doors, eye rolls, a vapid disinterest in all things family, and words that range from fluent sarcasm to pure venom. But somehow—call me naïve—I don’t think it’s going to play out ...

This Middle Part of Childhood is Just as Good

Hey kids, I love where you’re at right now. Like, right this moment. No, it’s not because both of you are tucked in bed, the sweetness of sleep wrapping you up like a down comforter. It just quietly dawned on me that this stage in your lives is incredibly fun. In a few months, one of you will ...
MEET SUSAN

I love words. But you probably figured that out by now, considering this website essentially collates my words on the web. Read More…