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Jan 31Liked by Abby Rasminsky

What does your child have to say about it all?

One of mine is at a stage where if I don't post something about a special event (e.g. a birthday, or a departure to a faraway country for study-abroad) I feel slightly neglectful. What, you don't care enough?

I remember a columnist in the SF Chronicle years ago (I want to say Anna Quindlen; is that possible??) who made a deal: if she wrote about her children in the column that week, she had to pay them $5. Of course now with inflation our kids are likely unaffordable .

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ah the Brain, Child debate essays! I remember those. Gone in the ether. Lovely essay as always

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Gone in the ether! Like so few other things!

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I've always found the balance between sharing and privacy online to be tricky. It's interesting to see how others navigate it, like Abby's friend Lauren. It's a constant dance between being open and protecting what's precious to us. Abby's reflections on motherhood and writing hit close to home. Excellent work, Abby! 🌿🌟

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I've always struggled with the idea of sharing my child online. Reading about Abby's journey with this dilemma made me think about my own boundaries. It's a tough balance between sharing and protecting their privacy. Amazing work, Abby! ✨🌿

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