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Long Distance Parenting 102: The Rules of Engagement
It took me three-quarters of the academic year, but I finally figured out that my college freshman has particular rules of communication....
Apr 27, 20243 min read


Our Numbered Days
“Our days with our children at home are numbered. Do something that counts with them.” I wrote those words at the end of my blog post...
Feb 10, 20242 min read


Catch and Release
Recently, our oldest came home from his freshman year of college for fall break. I was like a fisherman doing catch-and-release. I picked...
Nov 6, 20234 min read


Long-Distance Parenting 101
When your child needs you but you're hundreds of miles away...
Sep 21, 20234 min read


Fifty Last Hugs
Each night before I go to bed, I stand in the hall outside of my boys’ bedroom doors and loudly announce, “Here for hugs!” For years—and...
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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