By Kelsey Scism Hello 40, I’ve Been Waiting for You
Recently, a friend gave me a sweatshirt displaying the words "Nineteen 83 Original." I slipped the soft fabric over my…
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When Mom Gets a Migraine Life Must Still Go On
I can’t tell the story of paramedics from the angle from which they see things, but I can tell it…
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By Joy A. Mead My Childhood Home Is Forever a Part of Me
Of all the places I will roam, home is forever part of me. I can see the bright, orange poppies…
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Our Kids Need to See Us Slow Down Too
I have a girlfriend who has a lake house just over an hour away. It’s in a small town that…
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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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By Sydnei Kaplan When the Last Baby Graduates
We’ve been through this before, so we know the waves of emotions that roll through us. When our kids graduate—be…
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The Face In the Mirror Has Changed, But It Tells My Story
If I were to do an inventory of my home of 42 years, I would get a grip on what…
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I’ll Do Whatever It Takes to Fight for My Mental Health
Trigger warning: self-harm and suicide mentioned Today, I did one of the hardest things I've ever done: I started anxiety…
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By Brianna Baranowski I’m Done Teaching and the Goodbye Is Hard
Packing up several years’ worth of supplies purchased with my own money, I heave a deep exhale. The room looks…
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By Her View From Home Never Allow Kids on Riding Lawn Mowers: One Dad’s Terrifying Warning
As we strolled the neighborhood last night, it seemed like almost everyone was out mowing their lawns. It was one…
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It Hurts Seeing My Kid as a B-List Friend
Kids everywhere are celebrating, or will be celebrating soon. They will be playing outside, enjoying warm summer days, bike rides…
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By Jessica Scott In Praise of Career and Technical Schools
An open letter to our local career and technical school, as well as all of our students who attend them:…
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