Lesson 9 Grief: The Myth of Balance
The Myth of Balance” dismantles the idea that parents can keep every life-plate spinning at once. Drawing on Dave Hollis’s rhythm metaphor, Tiffany Dufu’s Drop the Ball, and my own NICU journey with Charli, the article shows how each “yes” contains a “no” and why the resulting grief is normal—not failure. Readers get five gentle reframes (season mapping, drop-the-ball lists, value-based scheduling, micro-moments, weekly resets) plus an invitation to share how they’re learning to live unbalanced but intentional lives.
Lesson 8: I’m Now “That” Mom
If you’ve ever wrestled with vulnerability, boundaries, and belonging, this story will remind you that being “that” parent isn’t a label to hide from; it’s a bridge to deeper community and courageous conversations.
Lesson 7: Showing Up Grounded
Grounded parents become a steady heartbeat for their children—whether in a bustling NICU or during big life decisions at home. In this new Lessons from the NICU post, I share how a simple loving-kindness ritual helped me navigate Charli’s unexpected COVID scare before surgery—and offer five quick grounding tools you can start using today.