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Life Lately | Parenting

Do the thing now! A Powerful Lesson on Life and Loss

We all think we are going to live forever. But tomorrow is promised to no-one. (I see you rolling your eyes, but I promise this post goes deeper than that.) And yet, we live like we have all the time in the world to “do the thing.” The big things, the small things, the important…

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Parenting | Life Lately

Why the First Day of Summer Is More Bittersweet Than You Think

Ah, the first day of summer. Its arrival is heralded by chirping birds, abundant sunshine (if we are lucky), and the fragrant bloom of lavender in the garden. But, if you listen closely, there’s a bittersweet symphony playing in the background. One that, like the scent of sunscreen or the soft hiss of a soda…

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Parenting | Life Lately

I’m sorry, but you need to stop apologizing now

Chances are, if you identify as female, you probably need to stop apologizing. Pronto! And no, I’m actually not sorry for pointing that out. Last week my daughter and I went prom dress shopping. We had an amazing time. And she got the perfect dress. I never understood the phrase “her face lit up with…

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Parenting | Life Lately

4 Simple Elf on the Shelf Solutions to Save Your Sanity & Savor the Season

I sat on the floor in the wee hours of the morning. Twinkle lights blinked on and off in a tangle around my knees. Resin gingerbread people and plastic confections decked out in holiday reds, greens and sparkles littered the floor. And glitter coated my fingers and my pajama pants. I was hard at work…

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