I Hope My Kids Stay As Close As They’ve Become This Last Year
Recently overheard on a farm next to a bike trail in Pennsylvania: Big brother: “Come on, cows. We need to…
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Her Brothers Are Her Protectors
I remember the days I told my daughter about my pregnancies with each of my boys. Both times, she was…
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Dear Middle Child, I Still See You
We've got a house full of boys: four of them, ages seven and under. We've been told they're the quietest,…
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May You Love Each Other Like This Forever
This morning something happened that felt so important I wanted to share it with you. Being that you are so…
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Siblings Can Be Vastly Different—And Equally Wonderful
Charles Dickens' words certainly resonated with me this year during last year's surge of graduations. My oldest son graduated with…
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Now More Than Ever, I’m So Glad You Have Each Other
This has been an interesting month, to say the least. When this year started, I never could have imagined what…
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The Truth is Not All Siblings Grow Up To Be Friends
I'm sure you’ve read the articles—or at least seen the headlines as you scroll. Siblings share a bond for life.…
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Yes, We Had Another Boy—And We Love Him More Than Anything
My dear second son, You have always been wanted. From the moment I saw two lines, my heart leaped with…
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Cherish Your Siblings if You’re Lucky Enough To Have Them
Being a sibling is a strange thing. You are born into a family you don’t choose with brothers or sisters…
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When I Gave You a Sibling, You Gained a Best Friend
When we learned we were having another baby, I thought a lot about you. Our first. Our oldest. And I…
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