By Moriah Couch No More Little Girl Shoes
When my daughter said she needed new shoes, I didn't think much of it, and we made a trip to…
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By Kris Ann Valdez I’ll Hold on To Moments of Childhood with My Preteen as Long as I Can
This Christmas season, my husband took our laser light projector and aimed it at the Australian bottle tree in the…
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By Joy A. Mead Getting Glasses Can be an Adjustment
On their last break from school, my daughter and son happily enjoyed a nice week of catching up with friends…
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Dear Child, You Are Not Responsible for How Anyone Else Feels about You
Dear kiddo, I have so many dreams for you. A million hopes and desires run through my mind every day…
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By Lori Jarrett Moms Take a Hard Look in the Mirror When Our Girls Become Tweens
We all know about mean girls. They're in the movies we go to see, the television shows we watch, and…
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I Want to Be My Teen’s Friend, but First I Have to Be His Mother
He’s 13. I could stop there, and most parents would simply shake their heads, give me a look of sympathy,…
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By Amber Kuipers Dear Daughter as You Grow into Yourself
My daughter, I watched you stand in front of the mirror, turning your body left and right. Your skirt was…
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By Crystal Fulmer I Had to Learn to Say “I’m Sorry” to My Kids
My two oldest kiddos are at the front end of their teen years. I remember that time in my own…
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Dear Middle School Son, I Will Follow Your Lead
Am I ready for this? This new season of life will bring changes. Big changes. Ones I’m not so certain…
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By Her View From Home Sweet Commercial About A Dad and Daughter Reconnecting Over Taylor Swift Has Us Teary
It’s hard for any girl dad to imagine a time when his daughter will stop wanting to spend time with…
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Watching Your Big Kids Blossom is a Blessing
A little over a week ago, I received a call from my dad, and over the next 12 hours regarding…
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By Sarah Nichols Soak in the Moments because Babies Don’t Keep
I love marking the moments, the ones that count—making a note and storing them for memory. But I often miss…
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