By Cheryl Gottlieb Boxer When She’s Almost 17
When she’s almost 17, she’ll come downstairs in her pajamas, hair in a messy bun, fresh pillow marks on her…
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By Beth Konkoski What Happens When we Stop Pushing Our Kids so Hard?
I kick them from the house, drag my tweens to this leafy patch of monkey bars, repurposed tires, and shade.…
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By Whitney Fleming Want Your Kid to Succeed? Don’t be a Lawnmower Parent
At a recent back to school night for my middle school daughter, one of her teachers explained that it is…
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When She’s 15
Today, my daughter is 15. When your daughter is 15, you know you have been given a gift, even if…
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By Carolyn Moore It’s “Wine O’Clock”…For Teenagers? Target Selling New Graphic Sweatshirt That’s Raising Eyebrows
Who doesn’t love a graphic tee? It’s usually a harmless way to make a clever statement, and it’s proving to…
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Dear Daughters, Don’t Be a People Pleaser Like Me
Dear daughters: don't be like me. Don't spend your youth trying to please everyone but yourself. Don't spend your time…
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By Becca Carnahan Dear Babysitter, Thank You For Giving a Couple of Busy Parents the Gift of Us
Dear Babysitter, Thank you. Thank you for watching our kids tonight. For making them smile, and for keeping them safe.…
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To My Daughter When the World Says You’re Not Enough
Dear daughter, I saw your smiling face crumble out of the corner of my eye. I noticed you stopped scrolling…
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By Jennifer Waugh Even as I’m Letting You Go, You’ll Always Be My Little Boy
Dear Son, The other day when I visited the children's museum, your younger sister played in the bulldozer section, the…
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By Sylvia Schroeder Each Day Is An Offering
You rode the rapids from the protection of my womb into the hands of a stranger. With that final push,…
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By Caroline Poser We Spend a Lifetime Letting Our Babies Go
I saw my oldest son driving down the driveway through my office window. I was in a video meeting, which…
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By Claudia Caramiello When He’s 15
When he's 15, you may find him texting heart emojis to a girl you’ve never heard him mention before. Curiously,…
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