Kristen D
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...
What if There Was an HR Department for Motherhood?
I recently started a new job, and as I've been going through all the human resources codes of conduct and procedures, it got me thinking — what would HR have to say about motherhood?
Hi,...
I’ll Tell You What I Want (What I Really, Really Want)
A very loose parody of "Wannabe" by Spice Girls:
I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want...
If you want to be my partner, it's super sexy if you know our kids' schedules.
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My Word for 2022 :: Savor
In each of my three children's most recent parent-teacher conferences, there was one common theme. All three kids were doing very well in school, producing good work. But each teacher — of my three...