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 Suka Nasrallah I’m the Mother I Would Have Judged a Few Years Ago
I love you with all my being, but if I’m being completely honest, I don’t enjoy being stuck in this…
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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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By Laura Bagnarol I Just Gave You a Phone, Now I’m Giving You This Advice
You’ve been waiting for this day for quite a few years now, and although you are almost 12, I cannot…
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By Stephanie Kramm A Big Kid Is Born
The worn-out sock monkey with the Christmas hat went to bed with him every night. It was a gift from…
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By Chelsea Ohlemiller “Mama, Can You Die From a Broken Heart?”
She’s listening to country songs as her hair is blowing in the wind. She looks and feels older than she…
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By Rebecca Henninger Cherish the Tiny Moments of Childhood
I wish that young-mom me had listened more carefully to the wisdom of moms, aunts, cousins, and grandmas. “You’ll miss…
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By Nicole Pilgrim Dear Teen Sometimes I Still Wonder: Was I a Good Enough Mom?
It always felt like we had so much time ahead of us. Plenty of time to teach them all they…
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By Jennifer Toscano You’re Growing Too Quickly For My Heart To Handle
My sweet girl, I love watching you grow. You are getting so big and independent. I see you transforming into…
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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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