By Stephanie Kramm Saying Goodbye to the Last Toddler
I said goodbye to two today. The very last toddler in our home. You still have those squishy cheeks, those…
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Kids
His Shirt was Yellow and His Heart was Kind
It’s easy for a 9-year-old to become overwhelmed by the excitement of a busy birthday party—that is all the more…
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Here’s to the Contributing Athlete
Here’s to the contributing athlete. You know the one. She’s not the team star, and she’s not a benchwarmer. I’ve…
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I Wasn’t an Athlete But I’m an All-In Sports Mom
I was never an athlete. Never. I was a clumsy and uncoordinated child and teenager. I fell off the climbing…
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Three Cheers for the Sports Siblings Who Show Up
We are an active, sports-loving family. I write frequently about raising two tweens engaged in youth sports. I’m proud of…
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By Angela Hampton Be Patient with the Girls Who Never Stop Moving
In preschool, the teacher would sit right next to my cot because I didn’t want to take a nap. I…
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When Do You Know It’s Better to Let Them Quit Sports?
A lot can change in a year. As a mom of two young athletes, I read about the beauty and…
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By Emily Burmeister I’m Not Ready for the Nerf Days to End
The normal afternoon rush was in full force. Kids were home, snacks were eaten, shoes were strewn in the entryway,…
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Here’s to the Preschool Teachers Who Help Our Babies Grow
My daughter doesn’t really nap anymore. We put her and her sister in their own beds from 1-3 p.m., but…
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By Joy A. Mead I Just Can’t Let Go of the Play Kitchen Yet
If there is one toy I would love to pass along, it is my children’s play kitchen. At 10 and…
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By Lori Singaraju Dear Parents of Middle Schoolers, Here’s What Their Teacher Wants You to Know
Dear Parents of Middle Schoolers, No, this isn’t one of *those kind* of letters from a teacher. I’m not here…
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Dear Teachers, Thank You For Believing in Your Students
When I was in sixth grade my English teacher, Mr. McMain, left a note on one of my completed assignments.…
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