One of the Most Powerful Gifts We Give Our Children is Being Glad To See Them
I was so glad to see my teenager the other day. She got home from work unexpectedly early, when I…
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Elizabeth Spencer
This is What Loving a Big Kid Looks Like
This is me, loving you, my big kid. Biting my tongue and biding my time. Thinking. And waiting. And it’s…
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As Your Mom, I No Longer Control Your Happiness—And That’s Tough
Hey, sweetie . . . it's mom. I’ve been feeling a little unsettled lately. Not just "life is crazy and…
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I’m the Parent of a Rising Senior and Refuse To Give Up on This Year
I am the parent of a 2021 senior, and I will not give up on this year. No doubt, my…
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Just Wait, It Gets Even Better
Just wait, young moms. Just wait until your babies and toddlers and preschoolers and young children grow up and turn…
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So God Made a Senior
God looked down from heaven and wanted to give a gift to the world. He wanted to give the world…
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Dear Kids, Someday You’ll Need to Know Exactly What You’re Learning Right Now
Dear kids, Someday you'll need to know exactly what you're learning right now. I'm not talking about math or spelling…
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Dear Big Kids, I’m Grateful For This Time But I Wish We Could Go Back To Normal
Dear big kids, I love having you home. But I wish you didn’t have to be here. I wish you…
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Oh Easter, How We Need You
I'm not sure I'm going to need a new Easter dress this year. I ordered a bunch of candidates,…
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My Parents Made My Life Easier—And I’m Doing the Same For My Kids
My parents have been making life easier for me my whole life. And given the chance, I intend to do…
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