By Melissa Ohden I Miss My Daughter’s Friends, Too
As the pandemic has separated us from those we love, I’ve been surprised by some of the people I miss…
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By Natasha Smith She’s a Teenager Now, But I Still Find Myself Watching Her
I probably took a million pictures of her . . . just this year. Or was it just this month.…
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By Dana Brady Dear Middle School Girls, Make Your Mistakes But Remember Who the Real You is
Dear girls, My sweet middle school female students. I stand up in front of you daily and teach you about…
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By Jenni Brennan I’m Watching My Little Boy Become a Young Man
I’ve been here before. This space between elementary school and middle school is familiar to me for I have walked…
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By Michelle Krol 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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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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By Carolyn Moore “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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By Caroline Murray 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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By Whitney Fleming 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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By Ann Hultberg 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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By Julia Ubbenga 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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By Leanne Willen 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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