What Mid-Life Crisis? Turning 40 is Everything.
I turned 40 and something woke inside me. Some turn 40 and have a mid-life crisis. I believe I am…
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5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
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Please RSVP—Kids Deserve Respect, Too
I’m brought to tears when I read about children having no friends or classmates show up to celebrate their special…
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Baby’s First Birthday is For You Too, Mama
Dear mama, You did it! You survived your first year and your baby is growing just like everyone said he…
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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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Turning 50 in Quarantine Turned Out To Be One of the Most Beautiful Days of My Life
OK, so turning 50 is kind of a biggerish deal. Apparently, a rite of passage beyond getting the prized AARP…
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Dear Lord, Grant Her Roller Skates
I’d be hard-pressed to top the waiting-room conversation I had earlier this week. After some smiles and hellos and mentions…
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It’s Not Just Another Birthday Anymore
There’s no denying I’m in the thick of my 30s. The truth is, it feels like I’ve lived three different…
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Mom Throws Epic Target Birthday Bash For Son
It's not often I'm jealous of a 9-year-old; however, a Sacramento, California mom changed that this week when she released…
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My Baby Was Born on September 11th
An open letter to my 9/11 baby: You asked me this morning why “those people blew up New York" on…
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Somehow, My Baby is Turning 13
I look at you, son, standing eye to eye, and I want to say I can’t believe you’re turning 13…
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Hey Husbands, Here’s What Your Wives Really Want on Their Birthdays
Dear Husband, Every year, without fail, I wrack my brain trying to come up with a reasonable answer for you…
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This is Two
In less than 24-hours, my daughter will be two. TWO. I can’t believe it. "Two can be terrible," I've heard…
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