The Everymom

For four decades, the beloved American Girl dolls and the stories that come with them have stood the test of time. In fact, if I think back, American Girl books, historical dolls, and even the American Girl magazine probably started my obse...

Ballet flats have been a closet staple for me for a few seasons now, and I’ve been around long enough to remember their explosive comeback in the early 2000s—and their more recent revival with mesh and woven styles. One thing I’ve learned is that every time ball...

While I love classic names, I was gifted with a girl name that was traditionally a boy name: Brett. Growing up, the only other kids named Brett I knew were boys—and I was about as feminine as can be. It took me a while to grow into my title, and I probably would’ve changed it if I’d had the chance. But now, as an adult, I stand proudly behind the name my parents chose ...

As a millennial mom who grew up with typing classes and dial-up Internet, I had a hard time wrapping my head around how deeply iPads, laptops, and educational technology have made their way into the classroom. And when I started working with my then-5-year-old on a platform our district uses to evaluate reading and math skills—and witnessed animations tacked on to eac...

Recently, we went on a 10-day vacation with my in-laws, including my brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and their three kids. Since we live in different states, it was the longest time period we’d ever spent together. It made me realize something—I don’t p...