By Celeste Yvonne To the Coach Who Benched Me, Thanks For Teaching Me About Life
Dear Coach, In high school, I hated you. My parents hated you, too—especially my dad. You and he had a…
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By Sera Deo Please Just Give Us a Minute. Love, Teachers
Give us a minute. I spent today removing my personal belongings from my classroom. I'm not alone. This is being…
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Don’t Forget the Teachers
Please don’t forget the teachers. I’m getting ready to drop bags off for my teachers who are dedicating a week…
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By Ana Bright Seeing a Good Counselor Can Change Everything
On an ordinary Tuesday night, her dimly lit office seems more like a living room than a counselor's office. Her…
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By Brea Schmidt I Covered Up My Gray Hairs, But What Happened To the Silver Linings?
Upon getting out of the shower yesterday, I brushed the remaining knots out of my long hair, dried it .…
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By Brianna Baranowski Anxiety Makes it Hard For Me To Accept the Help I Know I Need
I’m one of the lucky ones. I’m going to admit that now so you’re not mad later while reading. I…
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By Kristin Gierke Knott What Teachers Want Parents To Know As Everyone Weighs the Options
Dear parents . . . please, just hear me out. As plans for this school year start falling into place,…
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By Jenni Brennan 7 Signs it’s Time To End a Toxic Friendship
Friendships in adulthood can be complicated and challenging to navigate. I’m not sure why this has come as a surprise…
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By Jenny Rapson The Golden Girls House is For Sale So Let’s All Chip In, Mamas!!
Are you even an American female if you can't sing the Golden Girls theme song? I mean, if you haven't…
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By Amanda Kennedy Moms Really Are More Alike Than Different
As I was cleaning out my pantry the other day I found a bag of sliced almonds that had been…
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By Whitney Fleming “This Isn’t Going To Be What Takes Me Down.”
She hasn't left her house since March 15th. No trips to the store. No hair appointments. No going out, period.…
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By Whitney Ballard There Are No ‘Right’ Decisions About School This Year—Please Just Be Kind
Parents are feeling some type of way right now. If we send our kids to school, we’re “selfish.” If we…
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