By Sarah Trombley Listen to Their Endless Chatter Now So They’ll Talk to You as Tweens and Teens
I’m a talker. I’m a spill-the-beans, over-sharing, rambling on about my latest fascination chatterbox. I love words, and so do…
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By Kelsey Scism Summer Mom Is My Hardest Job
One week ago today, “summer” became official in my house. We had a relaxed morning with no alarm clocks, we…
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By Tynea Lewis Dear Child, One Day You Will Find Your People
Sweet friend, I know your heart aches. Your child comes home from school frustrated day after day, informing you that…
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Mine Is the Child In a Wheelchair—Please Don’t Be Afraid of Her
Imagine this: You are waiting in the doctor’s office with your child, and across from you sits a little girl…
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By Melody Kowach 7 Strategies for Reducing Your Kids’ Screen Time
Recently, my husband received military orders that moved us and our kids across the country. Of course, this came with…
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Dear Tween, I Will Try To Remember You Little
When I hold you, I will try to remember your tiny arms and tiny legs wrapped securely around me. When…
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Look beyond the Labels for What You Don’t See
I've always said that labeling someone with high- or low-functioning autism, or any disability for that matter, isn't ever truly…
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By Holly Lemons When You Look Back on These Pictures, I Hope You Feel My Love
I document your life in pictures. I do it for you. I do it for me. I do it because I…
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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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By Sarah Moore Let Your Kids See You Try and Fail
Let your kids see you try and fail at something. That's what I did today! My daughter wanted to take…
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By Della Cassia My Kids Don’t Like to Read, but They Do Love to Learn
I fell in love with books during a war while my kids lost interest in reading during COVID. Between 1975…
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Dear Teachers, Thank You Will Never Be Enough
Growing up a teacher's daughter has given me a lifetime of appreciation for educators. Of course, it's true; I may…
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