The minutes on the hospital clock dwindled as I swaddled my infant daughter one last time before she was permanently placed in the arms of her adoptive family.…
The Pacific Northwest is home to many things: Orca whales, eight different species of salmon, and, of course, the original Starbucks. You may not know this about us,…
Hey Karen, Someone said you were looking for the “manager” of this current shit show we are living through. I have read through your email of things you…
As parents, there’s a certain level of hypocrisy we get to exercise (lord?) over our kids. “Do as I say, not as I do” applies to numerous situations.…
Puberty is potentially one of the most awkward times in a person’s life. Periods, boners, breasts. Pubes, B.O. and zits… these are just the physical changes. What about…
This was to be your swan song year. The year you finally were to strut around the school and go to the seniors’ lounge, wearing the graduation hoodie…
The French have an expression, Je suis bien dans ma peau. It means, “I am comfortable in my own skin.” It speaks to confidence, but not only confidence.…
Yes, we’re thankful our sons are healthy. Yes, we’re glad they are home and safe with us. And yes, there’s a part of us that feels a little…
My son goes faint if he doesn’t eat every hour on the hour. And it can’t just be any food. He needs goldfish or granola bars or other…
I think it’s fair to say no one has spent more time with their kids the last couple of months than a mom in lock down with her…