As we get deeper into the summer season, we welcome August with an electrifying energy running through our veins. The theme of great and rapid change that has characterized 2022 picks up momentum, instigating us to break free from the old structures so we can begin embracing new and more exciting lifestyles. The Sun is…
Read more14 Surprising Things About Parenting in India
Our next Parenthood Around the World interview features Gopika Kapoor, a writer and neurodiversity consultant, who lives in Mumbai with her husband and twin children. Here, she describes arranged marriages, a deep reverence for grandparents, and raising a child with autism in India… Gopika’s background: Born and raised in Mumbai, Gopika now lives with her…
Read moreDuring Big Life Changes, How Do Keep Your Personal Identity?
The other day, my one-year-old daughter Ella and I cozied up on my bed for our morning routine: watching Disney YouTube videos and singing along to the inspirational ballads. But then something happened. ‘I Am Moana‘ came on. The melody starts slowly, as Moana almost gives up on her quest to save her island. But…
Read moreAugust 2022 Theme: Planting Seeds for the Life You Want
One of the items on my summer bucket list this year was to intentionally plan how I spend my days, as a way to have a better relationship with the passing of time. We’re so busy with our kids, family, friends, and work that it’s easy to miss moments as they’re happening. There have been…
Read moreGear To Keep Your Weekend Family Camping Game On Point This Summer
Screens off, fresh air acquired. It’s summer, and that means it’s time to take the kids camping. Winter camping in goose down socks while hunting elk for sustenance is out of my depth. I consider myself a suburbanite outdoorsman: A summer weekend of tent camping in a state park, reading a book in the backyard…
Read moreBlueprint for Success: Bill Russell
Be the best you can be. Bill Russell passed away at 88 over the weekend. We’re republishing our 2014 profile in honor of the 18-time champion. There is an ongoing debate in sports, comparing athletes from different generations, as if a level playing field exists between them. Would the Lakers of the 70s wipe the…
Read moreGrief Is Like Butter
Sending a big hug to anyone who needs one today. Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her boyfriend. Her comics tackle lighter topics like dogs and curry fish balls to heavier topics like grief and race. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, she also written about OCD,…
Read more11 Things Our Team Loved on the Internet in July
One of my friends from high school used to always text me on July 5 with a simple, clear message: “Happy end of summer!!” One photo was often attached to said text: the freshly-stocked school supply aisle at our local Target. His point? The second July 4 ends, it seems as though we as a…
Read moreWhat Shoes Are You Wearing This Summer? (Plus, a Discount)
What summer shoes do you wear on repeat? During warm months, our whole team lives in shoes from Nisolo, the sustainable Nashville-based company… We love Nisolo’s beautiful styles and mission: Nisolo is a Certified B Corporation and provides living wages across their supply chain. As a Climate Neutral Certified brand, they also measure, reduce, and…
Read moreWhat TV Shows Are You Watching These Days?
What TV series have you enjoyed lately? I’m between shows right now, but these three new ones are next on my list… [embedded content] Oh my gosh, the A League of Their Own trailer made my heart pound! Starting August 12th, the sports comedy drama follows Carson Shaw (Abbi Jacobsen) as she heads to Chicago…
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