# Reflections

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Why We Left the Travel Team My Son Worked So Hard to Make

May 1, 2025

At 11 years old, kids need reps, not the bench. Here's why we left the travel team our son worked so hard to join—and what really matters at this age.

Strong Enough to Soften: Rethinking Independence in Parenting

Apr 19, 2025

How do we raise strong, self-reliant kids without sacrificing emotional support? One parent explores the tension between grit and generosity.

Breadcrumbs for a Life Well Spent

Apr 18, 2025

Journaling helps me live with intention. From food to finances to bird calls in the woods, here’s how I track what matters and leave breadcrumbs worth following.

I Lost Control of my Emotions

Apr 10, 2025

An honest reflection on losing your temper as a parent, the power of apologizing to your child, and how one moment of vulnerability opened the door to emotional growth and trust.

I Wasn’t Going to Buy… Then I Did

Apr 9, 2025

After saying I wouldn’t buy yesterday, I saw signs in the bond market and political landscape that told me it was time to move. Here’s why I bought NVO and CROX—and what happened next.

Not Every Dip Deserves a Buy

Apr 8, 2025

I'm not buying stocks right now. Here's why I'm holding cash, how Trump’s trade war factors in, and what would make me invest again.