Welcome to my circus.

April 26, 2023
by Maralee
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When You Don’t Want to Need Your Village

My son participated in a track meet in another city this winter. Track season is usually in the spring, but he conditioned all through the winter and participated in an indoor meet outside of what the public school typically offered. … Continue reading

June 17, 2020
by Maralee
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My Kids Don’t Need Two of Me (radio interview about dads)

This was a fun conversation to have with Stan (who is coincidentally, one of my dad’s best friends). Dads aren’t perfect. They don’t need to be. I think it takes time for us to make peace with that reality both … Continue reading

April 3, 2020
by Maralee
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For Large Families Who are Sheltering at Home and at the End of Their Rope

My kids are having a brief moment to watch a “Phineas and Ferb” episode while chicken nuggets are in the oven, so I’m going to make this brief. This is really hard. I woke up this morning at the time … Continue reading

February 8, 2019
by Maralee
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Radio Interview: Combatting the Pressure to be an Overscheduled Family

I think the topic of family priorities and family schedules is an important one. I also think it’s one I’m still learning about. I’m constantly having to preach to myself on the importance of rest and family time. I have … Continue reading