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Kids, Teen, Tween
August 23, 2019
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I Don’t Have Sons, But I See Your Little Boy Growing Up

I don’t have any boys. My house is about as estrogen-charged as one can get with three teenage daughters living under my roof. I know nothing…

Kids, Motherhood, Teen, Tween
August 21, 2019
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Dear Son, You’re Not Done Needing Me Yet

You don’t need me for a lot of things, but you’re not done needing me yet. You’re becoming a man-child with you wide shoulders, big…

Teen, Tween
August 4, 2019
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Dear Teen: I’ll Never Stop Asking For One More Moment With You

They will say no most of the time. When you ask them to watch a movie on a Friday night. Or go for a walk after dinner. Or search for sand crabs on a…

Tween
August 3, 2019
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While She’s Still My Little Girl

I can see them, the subtle changes happening in my daughter. I see them every day. In how she lingers in front of the mirror to arrange a strand of…

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
July 20, 2019
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Older Kids Are Magic, Too

My kids are growing up. They’re growing up fast. When they were tiny everyone said, “Enjoy it. It goes by so quickly.” And I smiled and nodded…

Child, Kids, Tween
July 16, 2019
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To My Daughter, 11 Things I Want You To Know Before You Turn 11

To my (not-so) little girl, Here are 11 things I want you to know before you become an 11-year-old: 1. I will always love you, no matter what.…

Child, Kids, Tween
June 17, 2019
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5 Simple Ways to Get Your Kids Talking

My oldest is nine. He and I are tight. He and I get each other. And I have visions of him being 18, sitting at the table with me, sipping coffee, and…

Kids, Teen, Tween
June 17, 2019
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Why Youth Sports Grow Strong Girls

I spent the summers of my youth on a ball diamond night in and night out. I spent most of my playing days as a confident player, but there were those…