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Dear Mama, Life Can Still Be Full When the Bedrooms Are Empty

Grown Children, Motherhood
August 28, 2020
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By Shauna Wallace

Dear Mama, Life Can Still Be Full When the Bedrooms Are Empty

For months, I’ve braced myself. Even with COVID-19, I knew the day would come: my youngest would move away for…

I’m Sending My Teens To College Soon, and My Head is Spinning

Grown Children, Motherhood
August 8, 2020
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By Stefanie Wass

I’m Sending My Teens To College Soon, and My Head is Spinning

The dog is barking his head off, announcing the arrival of either UPS or Amazon Prime, I can’t be sure.…

The Future For My College Student May Be Unknown, But It’s Going To Be OK

Grown Children, Motherhood
July 29, 2020
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By Tara Munjee

The Future For My College Student May Be Unknown, But It’s Going To Be OK

It was my son’s first day at a new preschool. The teacher and I discussed his entry ahead of time,…

This Impromptu Duet Between a Student and a Stranger Will Give You Chills

Living
June 19, 2020
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By Her View From Home

This Impromptu Duet Between a Student and a Stranger Will Give You Chills

If you're an American adult, you've undoubtedly heard "The Star-Spangled Banner" thousands of times: before sporting events, after an Olympian…

To the Mama in School, Your Kids See How Hard You’re Working

Motherhood
June 15, 2020
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By Danielle Ricci

To the Mama in School, Your Kids See How Hard You’re Working

I see you. I see you quietly working in that dimly lit office after you’ve tucked your little ones into…

Siblings Can Be Vastly Different—And Equally Wonderful

Motherhood, Teen
May 13, 2020
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By Elizabeth Dardes

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…

Dear Kids, Someday You’ll Need to Know Exactly What You’re Learning Right Now

Teen
April 18, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

Dear Kids, Someday You’ll Need to Know Exactly What You’re Learning Right Now

Dear kids, Someday you'll need to know exactly what you're learning right now. I'm not talking about math or spelling…

Dear Big Kids, I’m Grateful For This Time But I Wish We Could Go Back To Normal

Kids, Motherhood
April 8, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

Dear Big Kids, I’m Grateful For This Time But I Wish We Could Go Back To Normal

Dear big kids, I love having you home. But I wish you didn’t have to be here. I wish you…

Your Heart is Hurting With School Ending This Way—And So is Your Mama’s

Kids, Motherhood
March 15, 2020
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By Leslie Means

Your Heart is Hurting With School Ending This Way—And So is Your Mama’s

Dear fifth-grader, I’m just so sorry. I know you were excited for that end-of-the-year party with your friends. I know…

Our Kids Need to Know Trade School is a Thing

Living
March 9, 2020
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By Jenny Rapson

Our Kids Need to Know Trade School is a Thing

"College isn't for everyone." I heard that phrase kicked around quite a bit in the mid-90s when I was finishing…

Nothing Feels As Good As When Our Teens Come Back to Us

Teen
March 5, 2020
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By Cheryl Gottlieb Boxer

Nothing Feels As Good As When Our Teens Come Back to Us

A couple of weeks ago, my son mentioned to my husband that he most likely would not be coming home…

My Mama Heart Breaks a Little Every Time You Go

Motherhood, Teen
January 13, 2020
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By Amy Betters-Midtvedt

My Mama Heart Breaks a Little Every Time You Go

They used to line up to watch me leave. Even if I was just running to the store for 10…

college

Dear Mama, Life Can Still Be Full When the Bedrooms Are Empty

I’m Sending My Teens To College Soon, and My Head is Spinning

The Future For My College Student May Be Unknown, But It’s Going To Be OK

This Impromptu Duet Between a Student and a Stranger Will Give You Chills

To the Mama in School, Your Kids See How Hard You’re Working

Siblings Can Be Vastly Different—And Equally Wonderful

Dear Kids, Someday You’ll Need to Know Exactly What You’re Learning Right Now

Dear Big Kids, I’m Grateful For This Time But I Wish We Could Go Back To Normal

Your Heart is Hurting With School Ending This Way—And So is Your Mama’s

Our Kids Need to Know Trade School is a Thing

Nothing Feels As Good As When Our Teens Come Back to Us

My Mama Heart Breaks a Little Every Time You Go

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