By Emily Finke I’ll Stay a Little Longer
I think I'll stay a little longer. I have so much yet to do before bed, but you asked me…
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By Brea Schmidt Hey Mom, Do You Notice Me?
My 8-year-old couldn’t settle in to sleep in her own room last night so I let her snuggle with me…
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By Mel Landers I’m a Yes Mom Who’s Learning To Say No
I’m a yes mom. When my son came into the world, we both cried when I said no. Maybe it…
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By Courtney Walter Dear Parents, Educators Are Working So Hard For Your Kids
We’re working so hard, you know. I’m a school counselor and a mom—and right now, I’m also a basket case.…
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By Christine Koehring You Grew Into a Little Boy When I Wasn’t Looking
Dear son, I’m sorry I missed it. The moments you grew. The changes that have occurred now that you’re a…
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By Lindsay Meier So God Made a Student
God looked down on His world full of wisdom and said, “I need learners.” So God made a student. God…
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By Jillian Benfield “A Different Life is Not a Less Life” Mom Responds to Despicable Social Media Message
It goes deeper than this one story. A Colorado kindergarten teacher allegedly said the following on social media: I'm so…
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By Katie Hicks Dear Mommy and Daddy, I’m So Glad You’re Mine
This morning when I woke up, I couldn’t wait to creep into Mommy and Daddy’s bed and wait for them…
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By Mary Ann Blair The Sight of Pencils and Crayons Feels Like a Punch to the Gut
This caught me a little off guard—the sight of fully-stocked shelves of school supplies. I knew they were bound to…
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By Katie Coppens The Power of a ‘Together Bracelet’
Two years ago, my oldest started kindergarten. This year, my youngest starts. In any given year, school comes with so…
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By Jheri Jordan Being Your Mom is the Best Part
"What was your favorite part of today?" We (try to) ask the kids this question every night at some point…
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Right Now We All Need the Bravery of a Kindergartener
We’re nearing August, and pretty much everyone is feeling like a kindergartener. Like we know what school is, but we…
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