The Connected Family

The Connected Family

A day in the life of The Connected Family

The summer, Substack writer workday edition with a 9-, 6-, and 3-year-old

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Emily Thomas
Aug 14, 2025
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My family is nearing the end of our summer, which makes me even more grateful that I took the time to record the details of one of our ordinary, glorious days together last month. Even if you have no desire to share with others, you might consider doing the same! I know one day I’ll treasure looking back at the tiny details of how we made it work, what we enjoyed, and the ways we filled our days. In fact, I already do.

If you’ve ever wondered how a Substack writer gets her newsletters out the door while also caring for three kids on school break, here’s a peek!

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