Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her family. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has written about many things, including pets, grief, OCD, moments of connection, and baby wonder. And here’s her beauty uniform and her favorite place to cry in public.
P.S. 10 surprising tips for parents of young children and the mathematical parenting point of no return.
So true and so relatable! My kids are older now – 10 and 14 – and are largely able to figure stuff out on their own with minimal intervention. Even so, the urge to jump in and facilitate the challenges persists. I remind them, and myself, that growth is what happens when we work through the discomfort of a challenge and stay persistent.
12 fun links, including a buzzy rom-com and Simone Biles's best quote.
"I always thought I couldn't wear turtlenecks because I have big boobs."
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