I’ve been married for 20 years, and over those two decades, our family has moved 11 times—six of those with our children. Each move has been a mix of wonder and weariness. It’s meaningful to discover new places and cultures, to fully immerse ourselves in the rhythm of a new city or village. AND even with all the adventure, it’s also really hard. Every move asks us to let go of what we know and step into the unknown.

Growing up in Romania, Mother’s Day was simple, heartfelt, and full of feeling. I still remember the excitement of crafting something at school with tiny, careful hands—flowers cut from colored paper, a little note, maybe a poem.

What children really need when their anger is directed at us