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Firsts, lasts & letting go
We see & celebrate kid's 'firsts' but what about when we're witnessing a 'last'? Can we say goodbye to one chapter & happily open another?
Nicole Reitter
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Let's talk about sex (& other fun conversations with today's teen)
I haven’t written a blog in quite awhile partly because life has been inexplicably hectic for the past couple months, but also because...
Nicole Reitter
Oct 7, 20216 min read
My 2 greatest fears of living (& staying) abroad
One year ago to date my husband & I went to a beautiful pranzo (lunch) at a nearby trattoria with one intention—to decide whether or not...
Nicole Reitter
Feb 19, 20218 min read
Holidays in Italy 2020 - far more 'red' than green
We wrapped up the holiday season yesterday as it was the final day of Caiden’s school break & also the day we drove Stephen to the...
Nicole Reitter
Jan 7, 20213 min read
'For a child to become trustworthy, we must first give trust'
I’m pages away from finishing a book about parenting teenagers (Teen Proofing, by John Rosemond). It was recommended by a friend/former...
Nicole Reitter
Oct 2, 20207 min read
Buon viaggio, mi amore
Half of my heart is walking around Rome right now (soon to be on its way to London & eventually will land in Reno where it’ll travel...
Nicole Reitter
Sep 22, 20204 min read
Remember Me, Run to Me
Oh my friend—where are you going? Are you struggling in your winter years Showing the signs of a life well-lived Or are you slowly,...
Nicole Reitter
Jun 3, 20202 min read
Living Abroad: What About Caiden...
The question Stephen & I get asked, probably more than any other, is how's Caiden doing with our move abroad. This was, & remains, our...
Nicole Reitter
Nov 23, 20193 min read
Go Fly A Kite
No long blog today... just my musings about the most amazing thing I did this weekend-- I flew a kite. I have not flown a kite in,...
Nicole Reitter
May 28, 20192 min read
My beautifully unique child - there's room for you
I have a 9 year-old boy. When I was pregnant, I wished for a boy. I saw myself in the stands at Little League games, rooting for the...
Nicole Reitter
Apr 27, 20195 min read
9 Candles on Your Cake; the 'Day-to-Day Journey' is Halfway Through...
So, we’ve reached the halfway point on the ‘day-to-day journey’ – meaning, in about 9 more years you will be a young man & likely heading...
Nicole Reitter
Jun 14, 20187 min read
52 Weeks Without You, Mom
Mom, you left one year ago today. Not a single week in 44+ years went by without us talking and now it’s been 52, with many more to come....
Nicole Reitter
Feb 2, 20182 min read
When 'I have a headache' could be life-threatening
My son's vocalization of sudden, continual and painful headaches (and our listening and taking action) possibly saved his life. A couple...
Nicole Reitter
Feb 2, 20181 min read
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