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In Defense of Walls

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Let me first be clear: I’m talking about actual physical walls — the stucco and sheetrock kind — not the pseudo-therapeutic debate about cutting...
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Laundry: Friend or Foe?

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Laundry, so often a dreaded word in a bustling house full of four teenage girls. I am truly amazed at how much laundry, in...
The start of a new year often feels like a fresh page—an opportunity to slow down, reset, and focus on what truly matters. For...
I must have been told by my kids a thousand times, "You never admit when you are wrong! You never say you are sorry!"  I...
My kids have taught me a lot about myself that I didn’t previously know or acknowledge. I never before realized, for example, how much...
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New Year, Same Me

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As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many people feel a renewed sense of possibility. January represents a clean slate, a chance...
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The Pressure to Be Positive

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Picture It: Monday, 7:30 a.m. You're wrestling with your toddler to get his jacket, shoes, hat, and mittens on while keeping a close eye...
Sometimes clarity doesn’t come from trying harder, but from creating space. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how difficult it can be to hear ourselves think....
I'm not going to bore you by going on and on about all the ways motherhood has changed me. You won't hear me erupt...
Sometimes you need a break. So, three months ago, I unplugged from social media, pulling back on my consumption and participation. I made no grand...

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Putting Off the Dentist? You’re Not Alone

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If you’ve been putting off a dental appointment, you’re not alone. Whether it’s been six months, six years, or even longer, many adults and children...