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Kids, Motherhood, Tween
August 31, 2019
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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…

Friendship, Kids
August 20, 2019
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Please Talk to Your Kids About Mine

My child is going to be in your class . . . well maybe not my actual child, but a child like mine. I need your help. As you prepare for the new…

Kids, Motherhood
August 19, 2019
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Do NOT Watch This Michael Bublé Video if You Have Kids Heading Back to School. Just Don’t.

I’m that mom—the one who fights back-to-school with every fiber of her being. I hate the cheery yellow pencil stickers on Target’s…

Kids, Motherhood
August 16, 2019
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You Won’t Find Me Crying on the First Day of Kindergarten

In a few days, I’ll hand over the keys to my most valuable commodity: my child. She’ll march into kindergarten—without me. She’ll eat lunch,…

Kids
August 8, 2019
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Dear Anxious Kindergarten Parents, From a Teacher Waiting For Your Babies

This is for the parents who are getting ready to send their children off to kindergarten. You are embarking on the next big adventure in your…

Kids
August 1, 2019
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Before You Go to Kindergarten…

After attending my first event at my daughter’s soon-to-be school this fall, I came home and it hit me. This is happening. This is really…

Kids
May 18, 2019
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Kindergarten Teachers Turn Babies into Big Kids

Dear kindergarten teacher, Nine months ago, I walked my firstborn into your kindergarten classroom, uncertain of what the year ahead would…

Child, Kids, Motherhood
May 17, 2019
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I’m the Oldest Mom at Preschool, and I’m (Mostly) OK With That

I’ve got a birthday coming up. The big 3-9. An age that can no longer be classified as “mid-30s” and is one slippery year away from the…

Kids, Motherhood, Tween
May 7, 2019
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To My Tween at 5th Grade Graduation: You’re Ready

I thought I would be more sad than this. I walked with my daughter to school this morning. I say with instead of to, because at age 11, long after…

Kids, Teen, Tween
May 1, 2019
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Dear Youth Sports Parents: Our Kids Need Us to do Better

The words disgusted me when I read them: “I waited for you after the game, but no show. Probably a good thing for you! I will see you someday.”…