This is excellent Erin! The authors in this edition of PARENTreads offer valuable insights and practical advice that can help us navigate the complexities of family life.
Erin, I am truly enjoying these themed collections of essays. They introduce us to so many other fabulous writers and parents finding different solutions to common childrearing issues.
I was also surprised and pleased to find one of my essays included. Thank you for taking time from your writing to bring so many people together.
What matters to me about Erin’s work is that she doesn’t just analyze conflict — she actively shapes how it’s handled. She steps into comment threads when criticism turns unfair and resets the tone. She curates entire posts devoted to essays that examine family tension, repair, and responsibility rather than rewarding outrage or spectacle. That’s a deliberate intervention in the culture.
She does this even when doing so could cost her approval, reach, even subscribers. When no one is watching, she stands up for people. When silence would be easier, she leads.
If you care about where public discourse is headed, she’s someone worth paying attention to.
And yes — thank you, Erin, for the standards you keep setting.
Thank you for taking the time to write this, Anita—what a kind and generous note. Your words mean more to me than I can easily put into language. I so value our exchanges, and the care and intentionality you bring to the way you engage and leave your mark on others and the world. Wishing you and your loved ones the happiest of holidays. 🧡
Erin, Thank you so much for your love and support. Aside from my books, I think that it is really important to approach the holidays with a super dose of intention this year. I am reminding all of us. It isn't news to any of us (especially us parents) that we are all getting completely lost in our phones. Connection is drowning, even connection with the people we love the most, even with our kids. I have noticed that because of this, not only are we forgetting how to interact, we are forgetting how to have fun, how to be playful. Maybe because playfulness requires full attention. Maybe because we are all so hypnotized by our devices that we cannot keep our attention long enough to really get involved in an activity and play with one another. This is what the holidays should be mostly about. Spending quality time together. This is what we need most. So I invite all of us to make an extra effort to have fun with our family and friends, to put our phones away, to sing, dance, tell stories, read, cook/bake... or use the Happy & Sad Funbook for your emotions to get to know one another better. It is a completely interactive book created to start fundamental conversations in a fun way. Lets give our kids something better to do than play video games, post selfies, or text with friends who are in another place not interacting with the people in the room with them. Happy Holidays. Erin, thank you again. Sending love and gratitude. xo
I'm so glad to have you included, Rebecca—and to have found your work. Scapegoating is so often overlooked when evaluating and navigating family dynamics. I will continue to point those in need in your direction.
Thank you for including my article! This round-up is really appreciated! I take challenges from our weekly Parenting ADHD Support Group and simplify the solutions for everyone. If anyone needs less information and more accountability- a support group is the answer!
This is excellent Erin! The authors in this edition of PARENTreads offer valuable insights and practical advice that can help us navigate the complexities of family life.
Erin, I am truly enjoying these themed collections of essays. They introduce us to so many other fabulous writers and parents finding different solutions to common childrearing issues.
I was also surprised and pleased to find one of my essays included. Thank you for taking time from your writing to bring so many people together.
What matters to me about Erin’s work is that she doesn’t just analyze conflict — she actively shapes how it’s handled. She steps into comment threads when criticism turns unfair and resets the tone. She curates entire posts devoted to essays that examine family tension, repair, and responsibility rather than rewarding outrage or spectacle. That’s a deliberate intervention in the culture.
She does this even when doing so could cost her approval, reach, even subscribers. When no one is watching, she stands up for people. When silence would be easier, she leads.
If you care about where public discourse is headed, she’s someone worth paying attention to.
And yes — thank you, Erin, for the standards you keep setting.
Thank you for taking the time to write this, Anita—what a kind and generous note. Your words mean more to me than I can easily put into language. I so value our exchanges, and the care and intentionality you bring to the way you engage and leave your mark on others and the world. Wishing you and your loved ones the happiest of holidays. 🧡
Erin, Thank you so much for your love and support. Aside from my books, I think that it is really important to approach the holidays with a super dose of intention this year. I am reminding all of us. It isn't news to any of us (especially us parents) that we are all getting completely lost in our phones. Connection is drowning, even connection with the people we love the most, even with our kids. I have noticed that because of this, not only are we forgetting how to interact, we are forgetting how to have fun, how to be playful. Maybe because playfulness requires full attention. Maybe because we are all so hypnotized by our devices that we cannot keep our attention long enough to really get involved in an activity and play with one another. This is what the holidays should be mostly about. Spending quality time together. This is what we need most. So I invite all of us to make an extra effort to have fun with our family and friends, to put our phones away, to sing, dance, tell stories, read, cook/bake... or use the Happy & Sad Funbook for your emotions to get to know one another better. It is a completely interactive book created to start fundamental conversations in a fun way. Lets give our kids something better to do than play video games, post selfies, or text with friends who are in another place not interacting with the people in the room with them. Happy Holidays. Erin, thank you again. Sending love and gratitude. xo
It's my pleasure, Danni. Thank *you* for all of your support and thoughtfulness. I'm sending my warmest wishes your way. 🧡
Important and resource/full post, Erin. I truly appreciate you including my article in this piece.
I'm so glad to have you included, Rebecca—and to have found your work. Scapegoating is so often overlooked when evaluating and navigating family dynamics. I will continue to point those in need in your direction.
Much appreciated, Erin, thank you.
Thank you for including my article! This round-up is really appreciated! I take challenges from our weekly Parenting ADHD Support Group and simplify the solutions for everyone. If anyone needs less information and more accountability- a support group is the answer!
My pleasure, Stacey! Love the work you're doing. And I know I've said it before, but I think your Substack has one of THE best names. 😊