I'm a writer, podcaster, community organizer, volunteer, and persistent optimist.

I'm the author of Parent Hacks: 134 Genius Shortcuts for Life With Kids (Workman Publishing, 2016), an illustrated collection of clever workarounds for new parents.

I co-host the weekly Edit Your Life podcast with Christine Koh, building upon what we wrote about in our book Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less (Routledge, 2013).

I am working to inspire my community to get politically engaged and to vote in the midterm elections on November 6, 2018.

I live in Portland, Oregon with my husband, 18 year-old son, and 15 year-old daughter.

I believe people are generally good, smart, and generous. I do my best to share that message every day.

Photo credit: Karen Walrond