Remembering a spring afternoon, many moons ago, when we learned about loss. Down the Drain, in this month’s Off the Mat: Reflections on the Practice of Parenting. Look for me the first Monday of every month on the Hilltown Families Blog.

‘I hope she survives how enthusiastically she is loved,’ I said, more than once, referring to the hamster Santa brought. A furry reminder that all life is fragile, in this month’s Off the Mat: Reflections on the Practice of Parenting. Look for me the first Monday of every month on the Hilltown Families Blog.