The Mercury of Play.
Musings + Essays
Musings on the instinct to play as a child, and how and when to scaffold…
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Weekend Vibes, Edition No. 240: On Belonging to Other People.
Musings + Essays
Musings on matrescence and belonging to your children, while also belonging to yourself. Plus -…
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On Self-Care as a Mother.
Musings + Essays
Musings on self-care as a mother, and the guilt and logistical challenges that accompany it.
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una carta te escribiré
Musings + Essays
Musings on a gorgeous poem by Maria Luisa Arroyo about language, family, and identity.
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Tender Green Blades.
Featured
Musings on the experience of time as a parent, and as a child, and the…
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What Song Do You Secretly Love?
Musings + Essays
Musings on a song with surprising personal importance to me that brings me straight back…
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Adjustments + An Art Cart Restock.
Motherhood
Musings on adjusting to life in Bethesda, MD, and helping my daughter through the transition…
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How Long Did It Take You to Heal from Childbirth?
Motherhood
Musings on how long it takes to heal from childbirth -- what was it like…
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Weekend Vibes, Edition No. 225: On Juggling.
Musings + Essays
Weekend vibes: my new desk chair, chic dresses, and musings on juggling commitments.
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On Difficult Ages.
Motherhood
Musings on childhood ages that are particularly difficult as a parent -- do they exist?…
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Transitions, Two-Year-Olds, and the Emotional Toil of Mothering.
Motherhood
Musings on the difficulties of parenting a two-year-old, transitions in general, and the emotional toil…
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