Ep 87 - Why Updating Your Older Loved One Matters: From Summer Camp to Sourdough Starters

parenting/intergenerational connection podcast Jul 31, 2025

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SHOWNOTES:

While my daughter’s away at summer camp and my husband’s camping with our boys, you’d think I’d be enjoying some rare alone time—but honestly, I just want to hear from them. In this episode, I reflect on how something as simple as a letter or a quick update can mean everything—whether you’re a kid at camp or a parent later in life. I also share a fun camp letter-writing hack and my second chance with this sourdough starter that I got from an older friend. This one’s all about staying connected, being remembered, and why little updates matter so much—especially as we age.

 

Highlights:

  • Alone time as a mom
  • Hearing from your kids at camp
  • That second-chance at keeping a sourdough starter alive!

 

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