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“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

We’re on day 2 of 2014 and already I’ve had a valuable parenting lesson. Let me explain. I spent January 1 at home with my husband, kids, and mom. Inspired by an organization book I’m reading (review to follow here soon), my husband and ...Read More

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, bestselling authors Jenna Blum and Caroline Leavitt created A Mighty Blaze, a online literary platform designed to offer author interviews, to connect writers and readers, and to help all literary endeavors pivot to the digital age. From April 2020 ...Read More

In this post, I’m breaking down how how I explained the Aziz Ansari story to my kids, beginning an important conversation about consent and respect. “Mom, what was that thing you were talking about to Daddy the other day? The thing about the girl ...Read More