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Kids
November 16, 2019
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The Father-Son Football Bond Runs Deep

While I was making dinner last night, the football game was on in the family room. My husband was cheering for his favorite team, who (unfortunately…

Kids
November 12, 2019
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I’m Raising Sons Who Will Break Your Daughters’ Hearts

As a mom of all boys, I’m always hearing “He’s going to break some hearts one day,” and then I’m hearing, “It better not be my…

Motherhood
November 9, 2019
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I Met a Boy and He Changed Everything

I met a boy. I’ll never forget the moment. I know no one’s perfect but, man—he sure was close. And the first time I held him in my arms, I was…

Kids, Motherhood, Teen, Tween
September 13, 2019
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Dear Son, What Did I Do to Deserve You?

I think it was about the age my son turned 10 there became new boundaries: too big for cuddles, tickling or crawling into my bed anymore, and most of…

Kids
July 22, 2019
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We Must Teach Our Boys About Beauty

Hey, boy moms. I need you to listen up. Because we talk a lot about how girl moms get to speak into their daughters’ hearts when it comes to beauty…

Kids
July 12, 2019
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There’s Just Something Special About Brothers

Brothers—there is just something special about that bond. And there is nothing sweeter than getting to sit back and watch that bond grow and change…

Kids, Motherhood
June 20, 2019
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In Defense of Helpful Sons in a World of Strong Daughters

It is an odd way to start a blog; the words don’t flow well and it’s not concise, but it is clear. And I don’t want anyone to be confused about…

Child, Kids, Tween
June 17, 2019
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5 Simple Ways to Get Your Kids Talking

My oldest is nine. He and I are tight. He and I get each other. And I have visions of him being 18, sitting at the table with me, sipping coffee, and…