Category: Parenthood
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Traveling with Pre-School Children: An Overview
There are few seemingly “routine” things more stressful in a parent’s life than staring down plane travel with pre-school aged children (by this, I mean ages 0-5).* In this series, I will explore various aspects of this daunting challenge from my own experiences and middling success. Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for some extra […]
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Call Me “Princess Mommy”
It may sound far-fetched, but bear with me. My three-year-old, who is tiara-deep in her princess phase, informed me the other day that I was just like a princess. When pressed, she explained that I cook, clean, and take care of people just like Snow White and Cinderella. She also was quick to clarify that […]
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Broken In: A Letter to My Firstborn
It’s 3:30 in the morning and, once again, I find myself in the epic throws of compromise: my breasts are engorged and my nipples have the flow capacity (and deep cracks) of a defective dam, but my newborn is voraciously hungry and has early signs of reflux. I am the walking dead, hopped up on post-labor […]
