I often walked away to process my feelings when my son and I fought. I felt guilty for it, but it taught him a valuable lesson.
The author (left) walked away from her son (right) for a timeout when they fought. When my son was…
I’m happy we waited until our 40s to have kids. When we were younger, my husband was gone half the year for the Navy.
Kristina Wright and her son. Wright’s husband returned home from deployment the day before she delivered their first child. …
I’ve adjusted how I parent my college-age daughter. I need to trust that I’ve taught her to do the right thing.
When my daughter went to college I knew our relationship had to evolve. My daughter is an only child,…
Becoming a parent has changed how I approach friendships. I’ve stopped people-pleasing and let go of relationships that don’t serve me.
The author (not pictured) has become more discerning about her friendships since she became a parent. I’ve always been…
I commuted 5 hours a day, 3 days a week for a year. I quit and pivoted my career to spend more time with my daughter.
Alexandra Kelly now enjoys afterschool afternoons with her daughter. For me, the COVID-19 pandemic gave me the unexpected benefit…
I never buy birthday presents for kids’ parties. They often miss the mark and unwrapping them is chaos, so I give money instead.
We suffered a severe case of present fatigue after my son’s birthday party (not pictured). After that, I vowed…
My son is in 5th grade and the only one of his friends without a phone. I’m still holding off on getting him one.
The author’s son has been asking for a cellphone. My son is nearing the end of fifth grade. He…
I used to return everything I bought from Target. I thought it was the ultimate parenting hack — I was wrong.
The author (not pictured) used to return everything she bought at Target. It all started with matching family outfits….
I moved in with my grandparents thinking it was temporary. It’s been 3 years and the best decision I’ve made.
The author moved in with her grandparents three years ago. In July 2022, I moved back to my grandparents’…
I bought an 8-foot-tall teddy bear from Costco. It was $300, and my kids love it.
The author accidentally bought a giant teddy from Costco. When I was 7 years old, my grandmother asked me…