Parents who show up as their best selves raise kids who trust both their footing and their freedom.
Parent. Writer. Former teacher. Comfortable with uncertainty. Skeptical of shortcuts. Focused on parenting, people, and the inside job of raising kids.
The number of free subscribers for unpopular PARENT over time since it was added to the directory.
Psychologically sharp, evidence-based ideas that challenge conventional wisdom about purpose, curiosity, work, relationships, and the strange ways people behave.
Helping parents raise curious, capable, and joyful learners—through the science of flow.
Weekly essays about bookstores, libraries, and publishing newsletters on Substack. Also the deeply concerning amount of time I spend thinking about why one memoir book sells 12 copies while another becomes a cultural event.