By Heather Brewer 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…
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By Mikala Albertson 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…
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By Scott Jenkins Human Sex Trafficking Almost Claimed My Daughter
When you hear the words “human trafficking” what comes to mind? Do you understand how terrible it is, but still…
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My Mama Heart Breaks a Little Every Time You Go
They used to line up to watch me leave. Even if I was just running to the store for 10…
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By Whitney Fleming Being a Teen is Hard Enough—Go Ahead and Take the Easy Road Once in Awhile
My freshman daughter came home from school yesterday and let me know that her teacher pulled her aside. “She wants…
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By Carolyn Moore When Was the Last Time I Picked Out Her Clothes?
I used to pick out her clothes. A frilly Christmas dress, perhaps, with velvet details or an adorable bow in…
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No One Told Me Having Teenagers Would Be So Much Fun
I stopped at the neighborhood grocery store for my quick mid-week stock-up. You know, just the essentials to get us…
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By Heather Delaney Moms of Teens: Don’t Weigh Yourself Down With What Christmas Used To Be
Christmas with my son isn’t what it used to be. You see, it used to be full of magic; full…
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Dear Daughter: I Know You Are Supposed to Walk Away, But It’s Hard to Let Go
I’ve been walking my teens to the bus stop. Not all the way, because that would be mortifying for them.…
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By Bambi Loveday So God Made Teenagers
Being a teenager is hard. Being a parent of a teenager is hard. But, did you ever stop to think…
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He’s Right in Front of Me, But Sometimes I Miss My Son
One day last week, I brought my teenager a surprise. A whopper with cheese and a large Dr. Pepper to…
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By Ana Bright There Will Always Be Room For You At Home
First, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for all the tears. I didn't know how soon they'd start but they've already begun…
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