By Carole Johnston My Little Boy is in There Still, I Know it
I remember when my son was born like it was yesterday—a fussy, colicky, jaundiced, heat-rash bundle of baby boy. My…
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By Rachel Gossen This is 15
It’s 15, and for those of you who haven’t yet crossed 15, 15 is this. Fifteen is late nights. Late…
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By Tanya Teichroeb We Raise Our Children To Say Goodbye, But I’m Not Ready
I know we raise our children to release them in the end, but will I be ready to say goodbye…
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By Chanel Schwenck I’m the Mean Mom Whose Tweens Don’t Have Phones
I have three kids, ages 12, 11, and 9. None of them have a phone, but they claim all of…
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By Mikala Albertson He Never Needed Me To Be a Perfect Mom
Sometimes I call him the practice child. The oldest of five. Born to a mom and dad deep in debt…
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By Whitney Fleming Parents of Teens, the Change Starts With Us
Please don’t ask what’s wrong with today’s teenagers. Please don’t lament about why they can be rude or uncooperative or…
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As Your Mom, I No Longer Control Your Happiness—And That’s Tough
Hey, sweetie . . . it's mom. I’ve been feeling a little unsettled lately. Not just "life is crazy and…
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By Natasha Smith She’s a Teenager Now, But I Still Find Myself Watching Her
I probably took a million pictures of her . . . just this year. Or was it just this month.…
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By Dana Brady 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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By Jenni Brennan 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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By Michelle Krol 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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By Kari Kampakis 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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