family dynamics

Life

My kids are becoming best friends right before my eyes

At this moment, in this chaos—they not only have each other, but they have also FOUND each other.

Parenting

My baby is in a strong “dada” phase right now and I’m jealous

I don't know how long my son's "dada" phase will last. A baby's attitude and preferences can shift instantaneously, as I've come to realize over the past year.

Life

My divorce taught me to say ‘yes’ to my kids—and myself—in a way I had never done before

I had to learn that sometimes the best thing you can do for the people you love is break all the rules.