Finding forgiveness in Facebook
After decades of shame over something cruel I did as a middle schooler, I’m finally learning to forgive myself—one “like” at a time. Thanks to Facebook, I Finally Learned to Forgive Myself. Real Simple, October 2017.
This photo revealed the reality of motherhood
A picture never tells the entire story, but this photo revealed the truth of motherhood to me—including the very, very hard parts. Read This Photo Revealed the Reality of Motherhood to me, Scary Mommy.
Adventures in babysitting
Parents rarely get a moment to themselves—which is why we’re so obsessed with babysitters. Here’s a letter to a babysitter before we escape to dinner freedom. Read Adventures in Babysitting, PDX Parent, November 2016 or read it online.
How to Give Advice Your Friends Actually Take
You know how friends sometimes give the worst advice? Read this and you’ll never be that person. Read How to Give Advice Your Friends Actually Take, Cosmopolitan, July 2016.
Reliable tech helps combat poverty
With a donation of Microsoft Office 365 for Nonprofit, Concern—an Ireland-based organization that battles poverty—can better help the world’s most vulnerable populations overcome hardship. Read the Microsoft Philanthropies case study here, or view the PDF.
Bring it on
Though you’ve been eagerly awaiting your baby’s arrival since that day you peed on a stick, Baby may need a little extra encouragement to make her grand entrance. Here, what to expect when you’re induced—and what your doctor will try to help you avoid getting induced. Read Bring It On, Fit Pregnancy, February/March 2015.
Baby: The Amazing First Year, August 2015
Summer is prime time for fun—and a handful of health concerns. Help your baby play safely in the sun and navigate other tricky issues with this guide to your little’s health. Read Baby: The Amazing First Year, American Baby, July 2015. Read Baby: The Amazing First Year, American Baby, August 2015. Read Baby: The Amazing…
