Watch the McDonald’s Christmas Commercial That Will Make Boy Moms Bawl
In a world that feels anything but normal, the dates on the calendar are a bit of a comfort to…
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The Holiday Shop is Open!
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Dear Son, Now That You’re a Teenager
Thirteen years ago, after two failed inductions (who knew you could be on Pitocin TWICE and still leave the hospital…
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Dear 16-Year-Old Self, It’s Going To Be OK
Dear 16-year-old self, Please recognize this phase is only temporary. The pimple you have on your nose that you think…
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Teenagers and Toddlers Are More Alike Than Different
They’re both testing boundaries. They’re both pushing their limits. They’re both discovering themselves outside of their parents’ identities. They’re both…
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Dear Teenager, Sometimes I Forget What You Gained This Year
She's a little lost right now. She's lost a good chunk of her freshman year, connections with her teachers, learning…
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My Kids Are Older And I’m Lonely
I don’t want to get married. After living alone for so many years, I can't fathom the concept of having…
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I Never Knew I’d Love Having Big Kids As Much As I Do
Remember reading the What to Expect books? I carefully read every page of What to Expect When You’re Expecting, and…
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Popular Kids Game ‘Among Us’ Hacked: What Your Child Might See
My 13-year-old daughter just got a phone in August, and we have it pretty well locked down so that she…
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“Mama, Can You Die From a Broken Heart?”
She’s listening to country songs as her hair is blowing in the wind. She looks and feels older than she…
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To My Teen as I Try to Let Go
To my teenager, I'm trying to let you go, believe me, I am. But it's hard. Excruciatingly, painfully hard. The…
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