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I Shared my Joy Publicly, Now I'll Share my Grief Publicly

Another personal update from Courtney

Jan 5 • Courtney Dern

All the Reasons Not to have a Third Baby

And a personal update from Courtney

Dec 9, 2025 • Courtney Dern

The "B-word" I don’t say around young kids

Do you speak it?

Oct 13, 2025 • Courtney Dern

I Think "Attachment" Might be the Wrong Word

On limitations of language and buzzy understanding

Aug 19, 2025 • Courtney Dern

Preparing for Parenthood? Ha!

I don't know if it's possible, but I do know it's worth trying

Aug 7, 2025 • Courtney Dern

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All the Reasons Not to have a Third Baby

Dec 9, 2025 • Courtney Dern

Magda Gerber's "Wants Nothing" vs. "Wants Something" Quality Time

Sep 30, 2024 • Courtney Dern

The Privilege of Parenting Other People's Kids

Jul 9, 2025 • Courtney Dern

Things have been weird

Jul 12, 2024 • Courtney Dern

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