Heather Reid Writes

Heather is an essayist, editor, CMO, mommy, and wife seeking stillness while in a state
of nearly constant motion. She lives, walks, and eats in the greatest city in the world: Chicago.

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The Hidden Stress of Being a Sports Parent

July 18, 2023 by Heather Reid in adulting, kids, sports

Navigating my own anxieties and the desire for perfection and learning to celebrate the small victories and the invaluable lessons sports bring to my children's lives.

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July 18, 2023 /Heather Reid
sports, attitude, parenthood
adulting, kids, sports
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Golf Swings, Stooges Gags, and Spice Wars: A Summer of Unexpected Parenting Wins

August 18, 2022 by Heather Reid in adultlife, family, food

Dive into our summer saga of family firsts where golf becomes a bonding ritual, Adam Sandler and The Three Stooges redefine comedy for my kids, and spicy challenges bring on the heat (and laughs).

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August 18, 2022 /Heather Reid
sports, family, parenthood
adultlife, family, food
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Bad Sport: The Art of Becoming a Passionate Cheerleader

April 01, 2019 by Heather Reid in adulting, adultlife, chicago, family, sports, momlife

The transition from an extremely competitive wanna-be athlete to a Mom on the sidelines is going to be tough for me, I just know it.

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April 01, 2019 /Heather Reid
parenthood, compassion, adulting, sports
adulting, adultlife, chicago, family, sports, momlife
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