by Jeremy Topin | Jun 12, 2019 | Burnout, Family, Parenting, Teenager, Transformation
Maya, As I sit in the balcony watching, your distinct smile is visible from afar. You and 500 other students are about to receive your diplomas and, in the process, cross over from high school students to graduates. Our house has been hectic this past week with all...
by Jeremy Topin | Jan 24, 2018 | Balance, Change, Parenting, Teenager
Time passed. One day became two. Weeks became months. What began as a temporary absence evolved into a void. No writing. No journaling. No attempt at an opening paragraph. On occasion, I hastily blurted a random thought or two into a voice memo on my phone. But the...
by Jeremy Topin | Mar 22, 2017 | Balance
There you are, in the big chair, half curled and snuggled up against me. A tangled clump of hair covers part of your face. You’re somewhere between wake and sleep listening to Goodnight Moon and my made up stories of butterflies and rainbow fish. You are warmth to my...
by Jeremy Topin | Feb 24, 2015 | Balance, Parenting, Teenager
I pull into the driveway, trying to leave that last of my work day behind. As I enter the house, I am greeted by the all too familiar semi-chaotic scene. Lola comes jumping into the hallway, happy to greet, while my kids stay somewhat immobile in their current...
