By Amanda Dayton Mama’s Here Watching Always, My Darling Boy
Tonight as I put you to bed, you asked, “Will you watch me sleep all night, Mama?” I told you…
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By Whitney Fleming When Your Daughter Turns 13
Sometimes she takes my breath away, this beautiful daughter of mine. She has one foot in her childhood, the other…
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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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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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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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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 Becca Spear Dear Mothers of Tween Girls, There’s So Much at Stake
“We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our…
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By Leslie Means There’s So Much to Do, But I Spent Time With You
There’s just so much to do. Three kids, a puking cat, a smelly crayfish, wilting plants on the front porch,…
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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 Michelle Koch I’m So Proud of the Young Man You’re Becoming, My Son
That first day of kindergarten feels like a million years ago when I think of all that you’ve learned since…
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By Jodie Utter 8 Ways To Get Tweens and Teens Talking Again
There comes a day when your kids stop talking your ear off. Not long after, we realize—wait, we want that…
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