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Lessons from Paris
A couple of weekends ago, Chloe and I had the most wonderful time in Paris. I realized that a lot of our mini-adventures from the trip...
Kari Clark
Mar 2, 20201 min read
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What would you do with an extra day?
I’m pretty psyched about Leap Day on Saturday. I’ve decided to start a new tradition where we treat it as a bonus day: no chores, no...
Kari Clark
Feb 26, 20201 min read
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The Power of ‘Your Best Year’ Vision
Last week, I sat down and crafted what was needed for 2020 to be my best year ever. Looking at my previous best years, I realized that I...
Kari Clark
Feb 6, 20201 min read
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Weekly Emails to Kids
Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be sharing some “Dad hacks” from a Marc Picket, who is raising two young kids on his own. I love his...
Kari Clark
Jan 10, 20201 min read
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Free classes for rainy days
Now that it’s winter, my go-to entertainment of nature isn’t as reliable. The good news? So many stores offer free kid entertainment....
Kari Clark
Jan 9, 20201 min read
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Throw a regular event
My family and I just hosted our 4th kid’s NYE party. We have a balloon drop at 6:30pm, so the kids can all be home in bed by eight. The...
Kari Clark
Jan 8, 20201 min read
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Kids have pretty low expectations
It’s easy to forget that everything is new for kids. The other night, I wanted to take the kids driving to see Christmas lights. Joe and...
Kari Clark
Jan 6, 20201 min read
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Assume Positive Intent
I recently came across the best piece of advice that former Pepsi CEO and badass working mom, Indra Nooyi ever received: My father was an...
Kari Clark
Dec 30, 20191 min read
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A new tradition
This year, my kids and I created a new tradition. Leaving a bag of toys under the tree for Santa to give to other kids. Over the weekend,...
Kari Clark
Dec 23, 20191 min read
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How to maximize each season of life
This week I had an eye-opening chat with Bill Perkins, author of Die with Zero, in which he helps you make the most out of each season of...
Kari Clark
Dec 19, 20191 min read
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Visualize How Little Time We Have
Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be sharing some “Dad hacks” from a Marc Picket, who is raising two young kids on his own. I love his...
Kari Clark
Dec 18, 20191 min read
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Go on a listening walk
Over the past few weeks, Rowan’s Pre-K class has been going on ‘listening walks’ around the school grounds. His teacher encouraged us to...
Kari Clark
Dec 15, 20191 min read
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Is your family normal?
The only normal family is the one you don’t know that well. So today, lean into your family’s weirdness. Encourage your little ones to be...
Kari Clark
Dec 11, 20191 min read
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Ride the rides
Last night we went to Zoo Lights at the National Zoo. We went last year, and the kids had fun riding the rides while Joe and I watched....
Kari Clark
Dec 9, 20191 min read
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Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. No gifts. No decorating. Just friends, family, food, and football. I also love the message— give...
Kari Clark
Nov 27, 20191 min read
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More Ideas for Connecting While Traveling
Thank you for sharing ideas on how you stay connected with your kids while traveling. Wanted to share some of my favorites: I draw a...
Kari Clark
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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For My Foodie Mamas
Joe and I love going out to great meals, but taking kids is stressful, and babysitters add up. Enter Nibble + Squeak—dining experiences...
Kari Clark
Nov 20, 20191 min read
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Own It
Recently I had dinner with Emeka Ofodile, VP of Marketing at ESPN, who coined the phrase "work-life ownership." I love this. Ownership is...
Kari Clark
Nov 19, 20191 min read
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Create a Go Bag
I decided that I want to go camping with the kids most weekends. Being outside destresses me, and I’ve been making life-changing...
Kari Clark
Oct 23, 20191 min read
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Discover a New Culture in Your Own Backyard
I’m obsessed with travel and exploring new cultures, which is obviously much more difficult post-kids. My favorite things to do when I...
Kari Clark
Oct 21, 20191 min read
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