My husband and I are only in our 40s and healthy, but we’re already planning our funerals. Our guests will not be wearing black. MaryLou Costa 03 mei 2025
My husband quit his job to become our kids’ primary caretaker. Here’s what has surprised me most about having a stay-at-home dad in our family. MaryLou Costa 21 apr 2025
I never buy birthday presents for kids’ parties. They often miss the mark and unwrapping them is chaos, so I give money instead. MaryLou Costa 02 apr 2025
I live in the UK and my parents are in Australia. It’s hard to care for them as they age, but I’m not uprooting my family. MaryLou Costa 28 mrt 2025
My parents never had hard conversations with me. I’m talking to my 6-year-old about periods, adoption, and death. MaryLou Costa 23 mrt 2025
My husband and I had a sleep divorce for 5 months. I never want to do it again. MaryLou Costa 19 mrt 2025
I tried to juggle my 6-figure tech job with my side hustle. It took being hospitalized to realize something needed to change. MaryLou Costa 12 feb 2025
I catch myself playing favorites with my kids, but I don’t feel guilty about it MaryLou Costa 04 feb 2025
When I discipline my sons I focus on empathy and diffusing the situation. It’s much different than how I grew up. MaryLou Costa 27 jan 2025
A first-grade teacher changed my name so it’d be easier to say in English. I’ve gone by it since. MaryLou Costa 23 jan 2025
