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21 Years In: What Marriage Really Looks Like After Kids and the Chaos of Family Life

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21 Years In: What Marriage Really Looks Like After Kids and the Chaos of Family Life

Twenty-one years of marriage is a long time to partner with another human. Long enough to know that love isn’t measured by how often you’re on the same page — but by how quickly you’re willing to admit when you’re not. And trust me, in a long-term marriage (especially after kids), there will be seasons where you’re not on the same page, the same chapter, or even reading the same book. That’s normal. Those moments — the hard 2% moments that show up in every family across every season of life — can feel like disconnection. But they don’t have...

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No Crumbs for Me: Why I Give My Soul the First Serving

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No Crumbs for Me: Why I Give My Soul the First Serving

Tired of running on fumes and giving yourself the leftovers? Discover how one default parent reclaimed her mornings—and her sanity—by choosing soul-first rhythms over survival mode. Learn 3 simple ways to stop feeling like you're chasing your life and start showing up whole for yourself and your family. Because when you front-load your joy, you have more to offer—not less.

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Launching Kids from the Nest: College, Careers & Care Packages

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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).

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Owning Your Role as Guide

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Owning Your Role as Guide

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.

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Launching Your Teen Off to College

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Launching Your Teen Off to College

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.




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