Discovering Shame and Regret at the Bottom of a Popcorn Chicken Container in a Grocery Store Hot Case

Discovering Shame and Regret at the Bottom of a Popcorn Chicken Container in a Grocery Store Hot Case

So, I stopped by the grocery store to pick up my chihuahua’s viagra prescription (it’s for his heart condition, to be clear).

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For Better or Worse Another Summer Slips and Slides Away

For Better or Worse Another Summer Slips and Slides Away

If you’re a parent who spends a lot of time online, it’s hard to escape the meme about making the most of the 18 summers you have with your children before they leave home.

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Are You a Leaf or a Dead Bat?

Are You a Leaf or a Dead Bat?

My 10-year-old son and I were playing two-square in our driveway after I picked him up from school. It was one of those hot, muggy Florida afternoons where it seems like everything is melting at least a little. Even the bright yellow chalk we used to outline the court felt a little squishy.

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The Bunnies and the Bees

The Bunnies and the Bees

About eight months after getting our first pet rabbit, Apollo, we decided to get a second one. We always knew the bunny we added to our family would be a girl and she would be named Artemis. These were non-negotiables for obvious reasons.

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When Your Child Has a Chronic Illness, It Changes Everything

When Your Child Has a Chronic Illness, It Changes Everything

When you’re a parent, you eventually find some sort of rhythm. It doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, it probably takes years for almost everyone. The addition of another child at any point along the road typically requires a reset.

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The Quiet Can Be Deceiving When You’re Parenting at the End of the World

The Quiet Can Be Deceiving When You’re Parenting at the End of the World

Most weekdays now I drop my kids off at school around 7:30 in the morning while the light is soft and the Florida winter air feels expectant.

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