Footnotes

Footnotes: Thoughts from the margins of a mom’s life

There’s nothing like travelling to another country to make you see how universal the job parenting is. On a recent visit to Japan, this...

Footnotes: Thoughts from the margins of a mom’s life

I’ve started a little side project with my children. It involves a notebook and a little bit of spying. I’m listening to my kids when they don’t...

Footnotes: Thoughts from the margins of a mom’s life

As an avid lifelong reader, I’ve been eager to pass down my favorite books to my children. My son, who will turn six in a few months, has...

The Mommy Buffer

After my son’s birthday, he and I sat down to write thank you notes. We had the presents in front of us on the...

The Advisor

Sometimes a little advice can be a good thing. Other times, it’s a real headache. I’ve been thinking about the topic recently as my four-year...

Confidence in Me

Lately around my house there’s been a lot of “The Sound of Music” playing. It began with William, our four-year-old, who learned “Do-Re-Mi” at...

on stands now

on stands now