One month ago today, I gave birth to my daughter Milagro. Several hours after the birth, a compassionate postpartum nurse was helping me prepare to

This morning, I made a list in my journal called “THINGS I DON’T WANT TO PASS DOWN TO MY NEXT KID.” ​ Naive—I’m aware. Of course I

The problem with other people’s advice is not necessarily that it’s bad. The problem with other people’s advice is that it can cause you to betray

1. It’s ok to love your child utterly and not cherish every moment (even when people offer *helpful* tips like “soak up every minute! Enjoy the easy days while they last!”). Embracing the paradox = the secret to parenting. And life.

Do you know that moment in the creative process where you feel like you are wrestling a demon, and when you finally feel like you’re about to wrangle the dang thing to the ground, it