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Motherhood, Teen
February 15, 2020
3 Minute Read

The Secret to Parenting Teens? Listen and Repeat.

Of all the parenting hacks you’ll ever hear, this one is the most important. “LISTEN AND REPEAT.” I didn’t make it up. I read it…

Products We Love, Teen, Tween
February 14, 2020
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12 Books For Navigating the Lonely World of Parenting Tweens and Teens

When I found out I was pregnant and for a few years after, I devoured every parenting book I could find. I liked knowing what was going to happen and…

Teen
February 9, 2020
3 Minute Read

Dear Daughter, I Hope One Day We Can Be Friends

Dear daughter, I hope one day we can be friends. I hope one day we have more discussions than arguments, conversations than fights, laughs than…

Motherhood, Teen
February 7, 2020
4 Minute Read

The Truth About Parents of Teens is We’re All Faking it

So here’s the thing about parenting teenagers. It sort of makes us into liars. Like when someone asks how our tall kids are we say things…

Teen
February 1, 2020
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Dear Teen Son, God’s Not Done With You Yet

Dear son, I know you struggle to like everything about yourself these days. I know it’s hard lingering on the cusp of becoming a man. I know you…

Child, Motherhood, Teen
January 31, 2020
3 Minute Read

The Stage That Sneaks Up on Mamas Raising Little Boys

I’ve got a teenager. My firstborn, my only son is 13. Just as quick as they all said he would, he grew up and out of that little boy stage I…

Faith, Teen
January 31, 2020
4 Minute Read

Dear Teenage Daughter, Listen For God’s Voice in Your Life

Thirteen years ago, I gave birth to an old soul. We refer to our middle child as Grandma Lily. She’s sensible, responsible, quirky, self-assured,…

Products We Love, Teen
January 27, 2020
5 Minute Read

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Teens That Won’t Make Them Roll Their Eyes

My kids are closer to adulthood then elementary school right now, and if I’m being honest, when Valentine’s day comes around, I don’t miss the…

Child, Teen
January 23, 2020
2 Minute Read

Sweet Child, May You Live Simply and Love Deeply

My sweet child, slow down a bit. Don’t try to keep up. Listen closely to the ones who have run and rushed into their adult life. My sweet child,…

Motherhood, Teen
January 16, 2020
2 Minute Read

Parenting a Teenager is Harder Than I Ever Thought it Would Be

Remember the sleep deprivation of having a newborn? Remember the mental drain of potty-training a toddler? Or the worry of dropping your…

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