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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Teach Your Children Well

May 09, 2018 by Heather Reid in adulting, celebrations, chicago, kids, memories

I’ve had many great teachers in and out of classrooms, but when I stop to remember, a few come immediately to mind. Teachers who lifted me up, showed me how to break the rules, taught me to lead, and the woman who was my first teacher.

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May 09, 2018 /Heather Reid
teachers, memories, school, gratitude
adulting, celebrations, chicago, kids, memories

Beyond the Call of Duty

February 21, 2018 by Heather Reid in adulting, kids, politics, chicago

Teachers dedicate their lives to our children. Because it’s what they do, what they have always done. But now we literally expect them to lay down their lives for our children. We are asking too much.

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February 21, 2018 /Heather Reid
teachers, gun control, school, kids
adulting, kids, politics, chicago
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Sum of Our Fears

October 02, 2017 by Heather Reid in adulting, kids, politics

I didn’t want to write about this, today or any day.

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October 02, 2017 /Heather Reid
fear, gun control, school, NRA, duck and cover
adulting, kids, politics
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The Best Lunch

September 06, 2017 by Heather Reid in food, kids, memories, adulting

What my mom packed in our lunches was so much more than midday nutrition. It was love. 

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September 06, 2017 /Heather Reid
school, momlife, lunches, family
food, kids, memories, adulting

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