Motherhood
To Begin Again
The first day of school reveals a brand-new stage where unseen possibilities begin to dance. Parenthood is about dual-states — a constant embracing and letting go.
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Stories about everything from motherhood, faith, and grief, to classical-Christian education, current events, and the writing life.
Motherhood
One Cool Dad
A year after my dad's passing, I discovered old Army photos of a well-dressed dandy I barely recognized — and came to see the cool guy he was before parenthood shaped him into the alpha-male who built tank engines and made chicken soup.
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Writing & Books
Book Review: Love and Ruin
Paula McLain's novel reveals Martha Gellhorn — war correspondent, D-Day witness, and Hemingway's third wife — as far more than a footnote to someone else's life.
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Writing & Books
Dreyer's English: Every Writer's New Best Friend
Style manuals are important but rarely fun — until Benjamin Dreyer's witty, essential guide came along. If you write or edit, this book will sharpen your prose and make you smile.
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Writing & Books
Book Review: The Alice Network
Kate Quinn's raw, vivid novel about a WWI spy and a young American searching for her lost cousin sent me on a journey through wartime courage, female resilience, and the redemptive truth that we don't need to stay broken.
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Is Postpartum Depression Preventable?
New federal guidelines say counseling interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy can prevent perinatal depression in high-risk women — a proactive step that could change the trajectory for families.
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Motherhood Wellness
Why the Pricey New Drug for Postpartum Depression Matters
The FDA has approved the first-ever drug made specifically for postpartum depression — but at more than 0,000, it raises urgent questions about access and whether PPD will finally be recognized as the unique illness it is.
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Postpartum Nightmares
Recurring nightmares are one of many under-covered topics in the postpartum world. A new Glamour article sheds light on why those terrifying images may actually signal a mother's deep bond with her baby.
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Faith Grief & Loss
What Does Uncomplicated Grief Feel Like?
After losing my mom to cancer and my brother to suicide, my dad's death surprised me with something unfamiliar: uncomplicated grief — in many ways, sweet.
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Writing & Books
Ten Things All Writers Must Do
No magic formula exists for writing success. But from reading voraciously to editing ferociously, here are ten things every writer should do — whether you're a best-selling novelist or just starting out.
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Wellness
All Things New: Katie's Story
Katie Stubblefield became the youngest person in U.S. history to receive a face transplant after a suicide attempt at eighteen — a brilliant reminder that God is still in the business of miracles.
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Grief & Loss
A Full Life Well-Lived
My dad's heart failed last month. In crafting his obituary for our twice-blended family, I honored the full, complex life of a Greek immigrant's son who served his country, raised his children, and never lost his love of donuts.
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