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Dena Wentz

Dena Wentz

Writer, social worker, wife, and mom of 2 boys trying to make the world a better place. Cardboard, Joy, and More and Ana's Little Free Library are our two special projects. Mailboxes are my favorite way to share joy. Follow me at my Facebook page @What We've Got is Gold.

I’ll Make Time for My Tweens as Long as They Need Me

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
August 31, 2023
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By Dena Wentz

I’ll Make Time for My Tweens as Long as They Need Me

I’m at this stage of parenting. You know, the one when I hardly catch their faces in photos anymore but…

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Playing Youth Sports Is Important But It’s Not Everything

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
August 17, 2023
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By Dena Wentz

Playing Youth Sports Is Important But It’s Not Everything

I recently had coffee with a good friend who I don’t get to see very often. During our hour of…

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Dear Working Mom, the Most Important Work You Do Happens Before You Get to the Office

Dear Working Mom, the Most Important Work You Do Happens Before You Get to the Office

Motherhood
September 12, 2022
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By Dena Wentz

Dear Working Mom, the Most Important Work You Do Happens Before You Get to the Office

Dear working momma, Listen, I see you. I know you are just getting to work, but you have been up…

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Find the People Who Will Root for You

Find the People Who Will Root for You

Friendship, Kids, Motherhood
May 25, 2022
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By Dena Wentz

Find the People Who Will Root for You

My son participated in tryouts out for a new travel soccer team at the end of a recreational fall soccer…

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I’m Getting Used To the Middle Part of Parenting

I’m Getting Used To the Middle Part of Parenting

Child, Motherhood, Tween
December 22, 2021
5K Views
4 Minute Read

By Dena Wentz

I’m Getting Used To the Middle Part of Parenting

One night, my husband was out at a meeting. I cleaned up after dinner, started the dishwasher, swept the floor,…

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Find Yourself Some Friends Who Are Like Sisters

Find Yourself Some Friends Who Are Like Sisters

Friendship
October 27, 2021
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3 Minute Read

By Dena Wentz

Find Yourself Some Friends Who Are Like Sisters

Listen . . . find yourself some sister friends. Find yourself some friends who think of you when they’re at…

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