We finally got in to see the specialist. It's a re-break of his fall football injury. Casted up to his armpit. 😩 Can't wait for Mary Anne to save the day ... As parents it's really important to adjust the language we are using around disappointments for our kids, because we are modeling how they will process all of this. I have two athletes. Sports being canceled. . . it sucks. It's frustrating. But will it ruin their mental health? Not if we can reframe it. Not if we can find other ways . . .

  View this post on Instagram   I'm absolutely giddy to be talking with one of my favorite authors. @oureric and I are talking about the weird world of writing on the internet, finding the balance between writing about humor and pop culture and also writing about social justice issues, and of course . . . our mutual love of the theater. This episode was recorded a few weeks ago, and as we discussed how we've tried to engage . . .

People love to say that racism has to be taught. I'm not so sure anymore. I think we are swimming in a racist environment and kids pick up on it because it's all around us. One thing I do know: antiracism has to be taught. We need to be intentional. And it needs to be an ongoing dialogue. View this post on Instagram   Being antiracist should not depend on your political party. But we cannot change things until we refuse to elect . . .

Happy birthday to this cutie! Someone please explain how my youngest is 11!! This weekend's family project: some new bookshelves for my bedroom alcove. I'm here to report that staining is harder than it looks and I never want to do it again. It took four of us applying stain at the same time to get these looking decent. Making signs for Aunt Sarah as she gets out of the hospital today. We love you @sarebearlyons! Home ec.   Hope everyone is ok. Check in when you . . .