parenting

This week, I'm double parenting

On invisible labor and being one down

Jan 30 • Sarah A McLean

The faculty wife

What happens when unpaid labor stops being free

Jan 24 • Sarah A McLean

We build the nest anyway

The grief of letting go--from weaning to watching them turn 18

Jan 16 • Sarah A McLean

It's not just stress

What I learned about perimenopause, brain fog, and advocating for answers

Jan 14

Why I write for mothers in leadership

I couldn't find my people, so I'm gathering them

Jan 1 • Sarah A McLean

Neurodivergent dinner

Why so many mothers in leadership are navigating ADHD, sensory processing, and executive functioning—in our kids, our partners, and ourselves

Dec 23, 2025

Room to breathe

Three women. Ten weeks. One small group where you can wear all your hats.

Dec 22, 2025 • Sarah A McLean

What blooms when the weeds are stripped away

Oct 23, 2025 • Sarah A McLean

Orchid children

"If you want to have an exceptional child, you have to be willing to parent an exceptional child."

Oct 9, 2025 • Sarah A McLean

“I feel like there are three people in this relationship: you, me and NEL – the Never-Ending List!”

Oct 7, 2025 • Sarah A McLean

You need some help

"Care team? I AM the care team," she said

Oct 2, 2025 • Sarah A McLean

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