To The Mom of a Teen Boy, You’re (Still) the One He Needs
People prepared me well to parent babies and toddlers. There were lots of books, advice, and frequent check-ins. I couldn’t…
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By Ranae Aspen It’s Hard To Watch Our Teens Start Dating—And Even Harder To See Their Hearts Break
Parenting teens is one of the most rewarding jobs around. It is also one of the most difficult. As an…
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Please Don’t Forget the Mothers of Big Kids
Sometimes scrolling social media feels like I’m upstream in an oversaturated sea of moms with young children without a paddle.…
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Dear Daughter, You’ll Never Forget Your First Love
Dear daughter, I hope your first real love writes you letters. I'm talking real, handwritten, spills-his-guts letters. I hope you…
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By Jen Smith Treasure the Lasts Just As Much as the Firsts, Mama
"Mom, can we wake up early tomorrow so you can curl my hair before school?" The night before her first day…
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By Jenny Rapson Watch the McDonald’s Christmas Commercial That Will Make Boy Moms Bawl
I saw a British McDonald's commercial yesterday featuring an animated mom and tween boy that got me RIGHT in the…
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By Hillary Adams 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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By A Cogent 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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By Whitney Fleming 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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By Claudia Caramiello 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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