Laura Milligan

Laura Milligan is a writer and teacher living in Connecticut. Her essays have been featured in Education Week and Zibby Magazine. Her debut middle-grade novel, Lucy's Lane, is out now.

Parenting

I defended my child—even though he might have been wrong

Perhaps an antidote to duress is someone in your corner, who believes you no matter what, and then takes you for ice cream? I certainly think so.