Kristen D
Hey, Moms, We’re Exhausted
Hey, moms. We’re exhausted.
Three years ago, the world came to a screeching halt. Overnight, we parents, regardless of our training or paid vocation, were expected to pivot and play teacher, parent, babysitter, nanny, employee,...
5 Resources for Parenting Tweens — and Supporting Their Independence
I am the proud parent of a tween. And as difficult and exciting as the terrible twos were, they pale in comparison to the excitement (and terror) of tweendom.
The goal of parenting is to...
6 Tips to Make Skiing With Kids Easier and Cheaper!
My husband and I are not natural skiers. I was born and raised in North Carolina and have never been a skier. My husband grew up in Virginia and only skied a handful of...
5 Ways to Regain Perspective in the Midst of Holiday Stress
The holidays are joyful, colorful, flavorful… and sometimes, very, very stressful. As much as we moms love creating big beautiful memories for our families, sometimes the pressure of all the big things can make...
Stepping Into Conflict Gracefully
I know so many women (and men), including many in leadership positions, who do not know how to handle conflict. So, they avoid it at any cost, which, unfortunately, leads to organizational and relational...
5 Simple Rules for Being a Good Soccer Mom
I am a soccer mom, and I LOVE it.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, we are on the soccer fields. Six practices, three games. We basically live at the fields. And, honestly, even though...
The View from My Couch :: A Hyper Local Boston Guide to Friday Nights
My editor says local guides are super popular right now and we should write about local places we love — places other moms might want to visit! So here you go — my guide...
Going Home Again
When I applied to college, now two decades ago, I had to write a series of essays. One posed two quotes — one from the title of a Thomas Wolfe novel, and the other...
Summer Bucket List :: Boston Local!
At the end of every school year, I find myself slightly overwhelmed by the thought of having my children home for three straight months. A few years ago, a wise friend gave me the...
Your Kid Is Not a “Good Kid” (and Neither Is Mine)
I hate it when people tell me I have "such a good kid."
My kid is not a "good kid," and neither is yours. No, they're not bad kids, either. They simply make good and...
Teaching Children About Consent
Content warning: preventing childhood sexual abuse
"It's my body, so I get to choose who touches it and when, and if I'm not OK with it, I say NO! But I wanted her to, so...
I Am Terrified of Caring for My Aging Parents
I am terrified of caring for my aging parents.
It feels like being back in the newborn era and being handed a helpless, screaming baby who is now mine to care for. Except now, it's...