By Laura Bailey What Not to Say to a Mom Who Finally Has All Her Kids in School
My youngest daughter will start kindergarten in less than a week. She is the third of three girls, and after…
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Daughter, You are So Much More than a Number
“I just can’t sleep!” With red-rimmed eyes, tears still staining her cheeks, my 9-year-old daughter defeatedly shared, “No matter what…
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Dear Daughter, You’re Not Grown Yet
“Mom, can I have a phone?” “Mom, why won't you let me shave my legs?” “Mom, when can I wear…
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Moms Carry the Mental Load of Christmastime
Get the cupcakes for the party at school; what date are they celebrating? Grab a gift for the Christmas exchange…
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When I Woke Up This Morning, All I Wanted To Do Was Go Back To Bed
Today, I failed at being a good mom. My kids ate cupcakes and Sprite for breakfast. They watched well over…
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Asking For Help Does Not Make You a Bad Mom
I am not sure when the word help made it on the four-letter word list. For most of us of…
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To the Mom Who Just Dropped Her Kids Off At School: It’s OK To Cry
I told myself I wasn't going to cry. We were ready to go back to school: a new bookbag, a…
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Moms, You Need Time With Your Friends, Too
Monday: Picnic and play at the park. Tuesday: Swim and popsicles at the pool. Wednesday: Storytime at the library. Thursday:…
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