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Kids, Motherhood, Tween
August 31, 2019
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6 Minute Read

One Day They Won’t Need Your Help—But You’ll Wish They Did

Black Mary Janes. Light-up Skechers. Hot pink Nikes. Bright white Keds. Pastel pink tennis shoes. I probably can’t even remember what I just…

Kids, Motherhood
August 27, 2019
909 Views
4 Minute Read

My Kids Are Back in School—And I’m Struggling

“Let’s go find a friend on the playground!” I said a little too brightly. My freshly-minted kindergartener kept wiping tears…

Kids
August 27, 2019
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3 Minute Read

Dear Teacher, Thank You For Loving My Child Even When Your Heart Might Hurt

I saw your face, teacher on the sidewalk. I was dropping off my little and I saw your warm and genuinely welcoming face when you greeted him once he…

Kids, Motherhood
August 26, 2019
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3 Minute Read

Dear Grown-Ups: I’m Just a Kid, and I’m Still Learning

Last week, my kindergartener went viral. I posted a picture of the two of us, sitting on the kitchen floor in the anxious minutes before we left for…

Kids
August 26, 2019
306 Views
3 Minute Read

Dear Anxious Parents, I’m a Teacher and I Get it

Here we go again. A new school year is here and you’re not excited about it. Maybe you’re even dreading it. You’ve been busy trekking all…

Grown Children, Kids, Motherhood
August 25, 2019
798 Views
5 Minute Read

To the Parents Saying Goodbye

I’m awake. It’s 4 a.m. Just 45 minutes ago, I heard the garage door open and close for the last time at this ungodly hour. I ran downstairs to…

Kids, Motherhood
August 21, 2019
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2 Minute Read

This is What it Looks Like to Grow Up

Over the next two weeks, you’ll see countless photos of smiling kids on their first days of school. I have three who started this morning, myself.…

Kids
August 21, 2019
447 Views
3 Minute Read

You Are No Longer Just Mine

For five years I have been your constant. We spend every moment of our days together, learning the ins and outs of the mommy-daughter dynamic. I am…

Kids, Motherhood
August 21, 2019
625 Views
5 Minute Read

Don’t Judge Your Parenting on the Month of August

There are certain things in life you never should do. Some you learn as a child: Don’t play with matches. Don’t cross the street without looking…

Kids
August 20, 2019
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1 Minute Read

Good Grades Are Nice, But I’d Rather My Kids Pass

Believe it or not, it’s almost time for another school year to begin. With it comes expectations of honor roll, excelling in sports and activities,…

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One Day They Won’t Need Your Help—But You’ll Wish They Did

My Kids Are Back in School—And I’m Struggling

Dear Teacher, Thank You For Loving My Child Even When Your Heart Might Hurt

Dear Grown-Ups: I’m Just a Kid, and I’m Still Learning

Dear Anxious Parents, I’m a Teacher and I Get it

To the Parents Saying Goodbye

This is What it Looks Like to Grow Up

You Are No Longer Just Mine

Don’t Judge Your Parenting on the Month of August

Good Grades Are Nice, But I’d Rather My Kids Pass

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