independent
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Victoria Lee Jones. It has been edited for length and clarity.As my son Connor was getting ready to turn 2, I knew I wanted to redesign his room to teach him independence. As a single mom who also runs a business,…
When my son moved to New York City five years ago, many people reacted with concern. Loading audio narration… “Aren’t you worried?” People asked. “I don’t think I could handle that.”Now my daughter recently moved to Chicago, and I’m hearing it all over again.Here’s the truth — I’m not calm…
My teenage daughter and I recently moved to Ireland after living in Germany and Spain for 12 years. Loading audio narration… I grew up in Ireland, but I wanted my daughter to experience other cultures. So, when I was offered a job in Berlin, I jumped at the chance.Now that…
