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  Being parent is messy, hard, rewarding, exhausting, exhilarating, overwhelming, lovely, funny, and really, really great. I write about my parenting journey here on Red Shutters for two reasons. First, I hope, by writing about the twists and turns my life has taken since ...Read More

“Mommy, why are people mean?” I was kneeling on the floor, helping R zip up that testy zipper on his winter coat when he asked the question. I looked up and met his eyes. He had such an intent look on his face. Getting ...Read More

That’s me with Minimalist Parenting authors Asha (AKA “Flat Asha”) and Christine at their Boston book launch last month.  A few weeks ago, I told you about my experience with #MinCamp, the 14-day “camp” for readers of Minimalist Parenting, a parenting guide from Christine ...Read More

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, bestselling authors Jenna Blum and Caroline Leavitt created A Mighty Blaze, a social media organization of volunteer writers and creatives who love books, bookstores, writing, and storytelling and who want to highlight these essential parts of culture during COVID-19 ...Read More