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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Tween
Mothers Grieve a Million Little Losses as Their Babies Grow Up
Fifteen years ago, I was pregnant with my oldest son and I spent all my free moments devouring every baby…
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“I’m Learning To Let You Go.” Hear the Emotional Back-To-School Song That’ll Leave You in Tears
Last month, my oldest daughter turned 12. Twelve—the word feels bulky and foreign as it stumbles over my tongue. She's…
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A Mama’s Heart Has To Learn How To Let Them Go
They leave for school and leave behind a trail of their morning activities. Half-eaten breakfast on the table. Shoes by…
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Dear Kids, It’s Going To Be Harder This Time So We Have To Dig Deep
Hey kids, it's going to be harder this time. The ups and downs, the unknowns, the cancellations. The worry, the…
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The Middle School Years Are Challenging
“Mom, you suck the fun out of everything!” shouted my 13-year-old daughter behind her closed bedroom door. Is this the…
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9 Ways To Teach Your Daughter To Love Her Body
Growing up whenever I daydreamed about motherhood, I always thought I’d be a boy mom. I grew up with brothers,…
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Dear 8th Graders, This Should Have Been Your Year Too
To my dear 8th graders: If someone had warned me that our school year would take such an uncharted and…
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My Daughter is Becoming My Friend
“Mom,” my daughter says to get my attention while I work busily in the kitchen. My eyes look up at…
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My Teen Son Threw an Epic Online Party for a Boy He Never Met
My 15-year-old son has spent every second of his free time during this pandemic hanging out online, playing video games…
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