By Amy Keyes Enjoy the Ride, Kid
Last night I watched an episode of Shrinking. If you haven't jumped into the series yet, it's one of those…
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The Ache of Losing a Child Never Really Leaves
Every year, without fail, my body feels February. I'm not talking about the drop in temperature, or the way the…
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Doing It Scared Is Worth It
Years ago, I bought a shirt that read, “Do it scared.” I am a strong believer in mantras and trying…
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When Did Middle Aging Get So Hard and How Did My Parents Make It Look So Easy?
When I was younger, I had no concept of age. My parents and their friends could have been 50, and…
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I Want His College Experience to Be His Own
Back in the day, when I applied for college, my options were limited. By geography. By my GPA. By my…
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Spring of Senior Year Is the Dress Rehearsal for Letting Go
As a teacher, I count the time in school days. And as a proud Midwesterner for life, I also count…
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What Memories Will They Take from This Room?
The other day I braved my basement. It's not a place I go often. The fleeting years of LEGOs and…
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We’re Building Precious Memories through These Family Traditions
I am sitting in my happiest place in the world: a beach in Puerto Vallarta in the middle of a…
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16 Is a Crossroads for Us Both
Not so long ago, my youngest turned 16. Sixteen candles. Sweet sixteen. Sixteen going on seventeen. All of the reminders that…
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These Days the Growing Pains Are Mine
When my boys were younger, I always knew when they were hitting a growth spurt. Aches and pains came out…
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A Teenager, Late-Night Smoothies, and Letting Go Slowly
Every night, without fail, my 17-year-old makes a smoothie before he goes to bed. It doesn’t matter what time it…
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Somehow I’m the Mom of a Senior
This is what it feels like to be the mom of a senior: Collecting every single moment and trying to…
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