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When You’re Overwhelmed, Take Just One Step Forward
I parked, and we both climbed out of the car, but after just a few steps, my child abruptly stopped, seemingly rooted in place.

Rachel Chin
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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Tell them, so they’ll know
Please tell your children how you feel about them while you have the time and the mental capacity to do so.

Rachel Chin
Sep 15, 20242 min read
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Saying goodbye to elementary school is hard
"A final bittersweet goodbye."
My youngest kiddo started middle school last week.

Rachel Chin
Aug 25, 20242 min read
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Here’s what I see in our schools
I have had kids in the public school system of our city for 10 years now.
I have worried every year that the teachers will simply give up.

Rachel Chin
May 5, 20242 min read
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The number one thing parents of littles need to hear
Babies are hard. They’re around-the-clock incredibly demanding, and sleep deprivation adds a special extra torture for the parent.

Rachel Chin
Mar 14, 20242 min read
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This is the gift I’ll remember most
You know something’s become a tradition when the kids start asking for it like it’s just a normal thing.

Rachel Chin
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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4 Pro tips for flying with kids
Traveling with young children can be intimidating, especially flying with multiple kids. It can also be incredibly exciting. Lean into...

Rachel Chin
Aug 24, 20236 min read
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How much screen time is too much for kids?
Every parent I know struggles with deciding how much screen time is appropriate for their child.

Rachel Chin
Sep 5, 20222 min read
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Let them be loud
My kids were LOUD. But within the loudness, they were learning to speak up, and losing with style.

Rachel Chin
Sep 3, 20212 min read
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It’s time to refuel
We left the safety of home that we’ve so carefully clung to for the past year, and giddily shared the anticipation of adventure.

Rachel Chin
Jul 22, 20213 min read
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Ready. Set. “Thanks!”
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3 through May 7. How are you planning to #thankateacher?

Rachel Chin
Apr 17, 20214 min read
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On this day last year
One year ago, March 13, 2020, is a memorable day for me. It was a Friday.
It’s the last day I dropped my kids off for a regular school day.

Rachel Chin
Mar 13, 20213 min read
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Our first week of in-person school
All three of my kids are back at in-person school this week for the first time this school year.

Rachel Chin
Feb 5, 20212 min read
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Overheard on third grade virtual school
During the middle of an intense math lesson, a student interrupts with: “I have a quick question – what’s a nephew?"

Rachel Chin
Dec 23, 20203 min read
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Remote-learning tips for parents
Practical tips for making at-home learning a success for your kids A friend recently reached out to me for advice on remote-learning. Her...

Rachel Chin
Nov 6, 20204 min read
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How to make Halloween 2020 a blast!
Fun family activities, scary movies and clever trick-or-treating ideas It’s the day before Halloween 2020, and my social media pages are...

Rachel Chin
Oct 30, 20202 min read
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Take a load off, parents
I can’t even begin to describe the level of effort required to stay sane while my kids are in remote school.

Rachel Chin
Sep 25, 20203 min read
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Tips for finding a short-term rental
Earlier this year, I found myself in a bit of a pickle. I was selling my current home, but our new home wouldn’t be ready for another four

Rachel Chin
Aug 7, 20203 min read
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Reopening schools: It’s an impossible choice, but let’s look at the data
Send your children to school this fall, or opt for remote-only school from home – for many parents, it's an impossible choice.

Rachel Chin
Jul 20, 20205 min read
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Why is his mouse clicking so loud?
My husband and I take advantage of the quiet morning hours by getting as much work done as possible before our three kids wake up.

Rachel Chin
Jul 11, 20205 min read
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