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Author · Jessica Steffy

Writer behind Growing Up Together. I write, from our own family's life, about the milestones, siblings, traditions and everyday moments worth remembering.

Parenting Reflections

Siblings and Their Unscripted Adventures

There is something deeply enchanting about the way siblings interact, a blend of chaos and camaraderie that creates an atmosphere unlike any…

Parenting Reflections

Finding Magic in the Mundane

There are days when the world outside feels heavy, a weight pressing down on the ordinary. Life has a conspicuous way of…

Parenting Reflections

The Midnight Talks That Bring Us Closer

The stillness of the house at night has a way of beckoning us to share. In the quiet hours just before sleep…

Parenting Reflections

Watching Them Grow Through the Seasons

The world outside my window feels like a tapestry that shifts and changes with the seasons, each thread telling a different story…

Parenting Reflections

Moments in the Kitchen that Make Me Grateful

The kitchen has always been the heart of our home, a place where the aroma of simmering sauces mingles with the sweet…

Parenting Reflections

The Sound of Laughter in the Living Room

There are moments in parenthood that evoke a rush of warmth, and for me, one of those moments is when I hear…

Keepsakes & Memory-Keeping

Rituals of Remembering: The Little Moments We Hold Dear

As I sit at the kitchen table, the sliding glass door open just wide enough to let a warm breeze rustle the…

Keepsakes & Memory-Keeping

How a Simple Scrapbook Became a Family Treasure

Several years ago, I was rummaging through our attic, a place that has become a time capsule of sorts for our family.…

Keepsakes & Memory-Keeping

The Play-Doh Imprints We Keep and Why They Matter

There’s a certain magic in the way Play-Doh transforms under little fingers. The squishy, colorful substance that takes on countless shapes and…