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Firsts, lasts & letting go
We see & celebrate kid's 'firsts' but what about when we're witnessing a 'last'? Can we say goodbye to one chapter & happily open another?
Nicole Reitter
Jan 31, 20223 min read
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Let's talk about sex (& other fun conversations with today's teen)
I haven’t written a blog in quite awhile partly because life has been inexplicably hectic for the past couple months, but also because...
Nicole Reitter
Oct 7, 20216 min read
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My 2 greatest fears of living (& staying) abroad
One year ago to date my husband & I went to a beautiful pranzo (lunch) at a nearby trattoria with one intention—to decide whether or not...
Nicole Reitter
Feb 19, 20218 min read
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Holidays in Italy 2020 - far more 'red' than green
We wrapped up the holiday season yesterday as it was the final day of Caiden’s school break & also the day we drove Stephen to the...
Nicole Reitter
Jan 7, 20213 min read
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'For a child to become trustworthy, we must first give trust'
I’m pages away from finishing a book about parenting teenagers (Teen Proofing, by John Rosemond). It was recommended by a friend/former...
Nicole Reitter
Oct 2, 20207 min read
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Buon viaggio, mi amore
Half of my heart is walking around Rome right now (soon to be on its way to London & eventually will land in Reno where it’ll travel...
Nicole Reitter
Sep 22, 20204 min read
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Remember Me, Run to Me
Oh my friend—where are you going? Are you struggling in your winter years Showing the signs of a life well-lived Or are you slowly,...
Nicole Reitter
Jun 3, 20202 min read
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Living Abroad: What About Caiden...
The question Stephen & I get asked, probably more than any other, is how's Caiden doing with our move abroad. This was, & remains, our...
Nicole Reitter
Nov 23, 20193 min read
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Go Fly A Kite
No long blog today... just my musings about the most amazing thing I did this weekend-- I flew a kite. I have not flown a kite in,...
Nicole Reitter
May 29, 20192 min read
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My beautifully unique child - there's room for you
I have a 9 year-old boy. When I was pregnant, I wished for a boy. I saw myself in the stands at Little League games, rooting for the...
Nicole Reitter
Apr 27, 20195 min read
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9 Candles on Your Cake; the 'Day-to-Day Journey' is Halfway Through...
So, we’ve reached the halfway point on the ‘day-to-day journey’ – meaning, in about 9 more years you will be a young man & likely heading...
Nicole Reitter
Jun 14, 20187 min read
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52 Weeks Without You, Mom
Mom, you left one year ago today. Not a single week in 44+ years went by without us talking and now it’s been 52, with many more to come....
Nicole Reitter
Feb 2, 20182 min read
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When 'I have a headache' could be life-threatening
My son's vocalization of sudden, continual and painful headaches (and our listening and taking action) possibly saved his life. A couple...
Nicole Reitter
Feb 2, 20181 min read
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