For the Parents of the Kids Who Don’t Fit the Mold
This one is for the parents of the kids who don’t fit the mold. I see you holding your kid…
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Amy Betters-Midtvedt
Be Where Your Feet Are
I watched as the two students noticed I was walking toward them and both stealthily slid their math homework under…
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My Kids Are Older Now, But I’m Still Tired
I just knew once my kids were older I’d have all sorts of time. I’d read books and watch shows…
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There’s Just Something About the Last Kid
Every time could be the last time in the toy aisle. I spent over an hour with this kid walking…
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My Teacher Heart Wasn’t Ready For How This Feels
My heart wasn’t ready for how this feels. We went back to some in-person teacher work this week and here…
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Don’t Forget the Teachers
Please don’t forget the teachers. I’m getting ready to drop bags off for my teachers who are dedicating a week…
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The Days Are Long and the Years Are Short—But the Middle of the Night Can Be Magic
The days are long but the years are short. This is one of the truest nuggets of overused parenting wisdom…
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It’s One of Life’s Great Joys To Look Up To Our Sons
Our boys are a whole thing aren’t they? I look up to my son. I legit have to look up…
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Our Kids Have All Lost Something
Today should have been her prom. But instead, she is in the car with her father, taking her first trip…
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Dear Young Moms, You Are Doing Great
I turned around and looked behind me on the path today. I looked at all of you, with your new…
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The Truth About Parents of Teens is We’re All Faking it
So here’s the thing about parenting teenagers. It sort of makes us into liars. Like when someone asks how our…
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My Mama Heart Breaks a Little Every Time You Go
They used to line up to watch me leave. Even if I was just running to the store for 10…
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