By Dani Sherman-Lazar Let Us Raise Kids Who Ask What They Can Do To Help
I'm teaching my kids that when someone's sad, you put their needs before your own. My middle daughter was hysterically…
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By Christine Derengowski I’ve Lost a Year with My Kids Battling Over Remote School and I’m Done
I’ve lost a year with my kids battling over school and I’m done. My 7-year-old and I were in the…
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Dear Kids, No Mistake Will Ever Be Bigger Than My Love For You
You were dishonest with me today. It was a small thing—nothing earth-shattering—but I asked you a question and you told…
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By Jenny Rapson Parents Beware: Online Chat Site Omegle Allows Kids To Literally “Talk To Strangers”
It's no secret pandemic life has been hard on teenagers. In my home, I've got two teens (and a 10-year-old)…
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By Katie McNally We’re in the Last Days of Babyhood
If you looked at these pictures, you might expect an essay about the virtues of babywearing. Or perhaps a post…
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By Kendra Snead 5 Ways To Teach a Toddler To Help With Chores
We are a band of mamas who like to do it all, but even we need help sometimes. Enlist the…
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Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child, I See You
A letter to my son . . . a thank you letter to my son, Being an older brother to…
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By Pri Walker Homeschooling Still Feels Right For Us
Dear kids, I’m trying. We all had the rugs ripped under us, and I tried to catch whatever I could…
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I Am a Mom Who Loves Fiercely
I’m that mom who will laugh when my kid says something inappropriate and save the teaching moment for a less…
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You’re Such a Great Big Brother, My Son
My oldest is eight, and although he’s still little, his heart for others is so very big. If someone is…
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By Lindsay Neadow I Caught Your Fallen Eyelash and Made a Wish for You
It was perched perfectly on your cheek, and I couldn’t help myself. How do you leave a fallen eyelash and…
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Dear Mom and Dad, You May Have Gotten a Divorce But We’re Still a Family
I tell everyone that our family is the best; in fact, I once shouted it from the rooftop! We laughed…
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