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Launching Kids from the Nest: College, Careers & Care Packages
Launching kids from the nest—whether to college or the workforce—comes with pride, tears, and a lot of Amazon boxes. Here’s how I’m navigating the season with scissors, snacks, and a Butter Tortilla Scented Candle (yes, really).
Owning Your Role as Guide
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Discover how to raise resilient kids by owning your role as Guide. Three practical parenting systems—own your bookends, batch the chaos, and stack habits with joy.
Launching Your Teen Off to College
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Launching a teen off to college is equal parts pride, panic, and piles of Target bags. Here are 3 ways to honor your child during this big transition—without losing your sanity (or your sense of humor). Plus, why those pink socks might be exactly what they need.
The Default Parent’s Sanity-Saver Guide | Balance, Boundaries & Breaks That Actually Work
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A sanity-saver guide for default parents: conquer burnout with practical planning, connection tips, and breaks that actually recharge—not resent.
Bird by Bird: What I’d Tell Myself After a Down Syndrome Diagnosis
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When we found out our surprise fifth baby had Down syndrome, fear tried to write the story for us. But grace had other plans. In this deeply personal post, I share what I wish I could tell my past self on day one of our special needs parenting journey—what’s been hard, what’s been holy, and how “bird by bird” became our family’s anthem. Whether you’re newly navigating a diagnosis or just need a reminder that everything really is figureoutable… this one’s for you.