9 Women of Color Who Made History
Reflecting on women of color who paved the way for young women like me is vital to appreciating where we once were as a nation, where we are now, and where we are heading.
The Call of the "By the Time I'm 40" List
We all have one. The list. A list of dreams and goals that we hope to have accomplished by the time we are 40.
The Best 2022 Resolution: More of Less
January 1st, 2022: My resolution is to incorporate less instead of eliminating more. I’ll be on high alert for things that delight me and invite me to be at the moment.
I Met My Best Friend in My 30's
When my son was one month into his NICU resort stay, I met the woman who would become my best friend. I met her on the worst day of my life.
Why Everyone Needs More Koselig in Their Holidays (and Year-Round)
"Koselig" usually translates as “cozy,” but in Norwegian it's more than just an adjective. It's a feeling, a state of mind and being.
No Christmas Spirit: A Holiday Story
Fin stared deeply into his brother’s eyes. "… And you are going to ruin Christmas… And you are going to ruin everything!"
Holiday STEAMcation: Activities for Kids During the Holiday Break
Holiday break is a great time for both you and the kids to get some much needed R&R, but without schools open, life can quickly become boring without its usual stimulation. That’s where the joy...
Just One More Time: How One Kid’s Dreams Came True at the Local Skate Park
There is a skate park in our town, built sometime in the decade before we moved here. It’s steep concrete bowls are confined to a space that could park a half dozen cars. It’s because of this park ...
The Determination and Strength of the Tiniest Fighter: A Heartfelt Message to NICU Parents
My tiny little fighter, beating the odds from the moment you entered the world. A world you shouldn’t have been in yet, a world you fought so hard to stay in, a world that you weren’t ready for, bu...
Prioritizing Friendships as a Parent and How to Maintain Them
The keyword: effort. The kind of friendships that mean something don’t often just happen when you are also juggling life with kids.
The Art of Essentialism: How to Do Better by Doing Less
Embrace the idea of "less but better" and accept trade-offs as an inherent part of life. We can't do it all.
Why We’re Happy to Be a Christmas Tree-Free Home
As a kid, being Jewish at Christmastime meant feeling the pain of being different. But those experiences shaped my values.
To be grateful is to live a full life. It is to know worry and accept worry.
The Unexpected Blessing of a Less-Than-Perfect Grandma
It wasn’t until I had kids that I began to wonder what it might have been like to hug a grandparent who returned affection with shining, loving eyes.
How I Found Myself Through My Son's Autism
When my son turned six, I found myself in a doctor’s office hearing words like autism, sensory processing disorder, and sensory integration disorder.
10 Ways to Seamlessly Blend Hanukkah with Christmas for Your Interfaith Kids
If you've got a menorah and a Christmas tree jockeying for prime placement in the window, this little listicle is for you.
Why Focus Words Are Better Than Resolutions
Resolutions narrow our focus instead of broadening it to encompass an overall fulfilling life. Focus words, on the other hand, do not.
The No-Stress Holiday Tradition That Saved Our Christmas
You do it for work parties all the time, so why not family? It would turn gifts into a kind of game and who doesn’t like games? Save your Christmas and bank account with the gift that really keeps ...
5 Simple Thanksgiving Activities to Teach Gratitude
Thanksgiving Day itself comes and goes too fast, but we can celebrate the beauty of the season all month long. Here are five ways to focus on gratitude with your family.
How to Help Your Kids Love Their Bodies, Flippy-Floppy Arms and All
There’s a difference between not saying negative things about your body and actually embracing the parts that aren’t always considered to be beautiful.
From Chaos to Connection: How Routine Can Transform the Energy of Your Home
Returning to school and work can be even more challenging when there’s no routine or structure to fall back on. Here are some ways to add gentle structure.
7 Books For Girls Who Are Going to Change the World
When your daughter asks, "Why are there more men pioneers than women in this book?" you fill their bookshelves with these.
10 Things New Moms Would Actually Love to Hear You Say
Here are ten helpful things to say to new mothers, both because these things are universally true and new mothers need all the love we can give.
These Planners Will Help You Get It Together in 2018
With work, kids, and all of the other minutiae of daily life, how can you keep on top of your schedule? With one of these rad planners, that's how.