Dear Middle School Girls, Make Your Mistakes But Remember Who the Real You is
Dear girls, My sweet middle school female students. I stand up in front of you daily and teach you about…
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I’m Watching My Little Boy Become a Young Man
I’ve been here before. This space between elementary school and middle school is familiar to me for I have walked…
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Dear Son, You’re One of the Good Guys
An open letter to my oldest on his 15th birthday: You turn 15 today in the near middle of this…
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Dear Teens, You’ll Make Mistakes—But What Will Your Recovery Be?
A mom of five kids (all teenagers) once told me something they discuss a lot in their home is recovery.…
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Mothers Grieve a Million Little Losses as Their Babies Grow Up
Fifteen years ago, I was pregnant with my oldest son and I spent all my free moments devouring every baby…
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Welcome To the Teenage Jungle (You’re Still Needed Here)
Being told you are "cringy." Having your hugs dodged. Exasperated looks. One-word answers. Welcome to the teenage jungle. Enjoy, cherish,…
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She’s Looking to Me to Set the Tone for Life Right Now
She's watching me. She's watching the way I react to the news about the pandemic. She's watching how I interact…
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A Mama’s Heart Has To Learn How To Let Them Go
They leave for school and leave behind a trail of their morning activities. Half-eaten breakfast on the table. Shoes by…
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I’m the Parent of a Rising Senior and Refuse To Give Up on This Year
I am the parent of a 2021 senior, and I will not give up on this year. No doubt, my…
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Dear Kids, It’s Going To Be Harder This Time So We Have To Dig Deep
Hey kids, it's going to be harder this time. The ups and downs, the unknowns, the cancellations. The worry, the…
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