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Kids, Motherhood
August 27, 2021
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By Manndi DeBoef

They Need Me Less and I Love Them More

In less than two weeks, my oldest son will be a fifth-grader and my youngest son will excitedly enter the…

My Heart Isn’t Ready For You To Start Kindergarten—But Yours Is

Child, Motherhood
July 12, 2021
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By Hannah Dearth

My Heart Isn’t Ready For You To Start Kindergarten—But Yours Is

My heart is not ready for you to go, but the world deserves to see your light. No, the world…

This Isn’t the Start To School You Deserved, But We’ll Make the Most of it

Kids, Motherhood
September 21, 2020
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By Natasha Carlow

This Isn’t the Start To School You Deserved, But We’ll Make the Most of it

I remember dropping you off at daycare the first time. You were just three months old. I sat in the…

Kids, Motherhood
July 28, 2020
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By Katie Coppens

The Power of a ‘Together Bracelet’

Two years ago, my oldest started kindergarten. This year, my youngest starts. In any given year, school comes with so…

Dear Kindergarten Mama, I Know Your Heart is Hurting

Kids, Motherhood
July 10, 2020
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By Mary Ann Blair

Dear Kindergarten Mama, I Know Your Heart is Hurting

Dear kindergarten mama, I know your heart is hurting. You look at the little person in front of you and…

Dear Teacher, Why Didn’t We Get To Say Goodbye?

Kids
March 20, 2020
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By Carolyn Moore

Dear Teacher, Why Didn’t We Get To Say Goodbye?

Dear teacher, I wish I could see you right now! I miss you so much. I feel a little confused…

I’m Bringing Back 1990s Education Like it’s My Job (Because Apparently Now it is)

Kids, Living
March 17, 2020
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By Carolyn Moore

I’m Bringing Back 1990s Education Like it’s My Job (Because Apparently Now it is)

Dear kids, Now that we've all had a few days to adjust to the idea that school, for the foreseeable…

No One Told Me How Hard the Elementary Years Would Be

Kids, Motherhood
March 3, 2020
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By Mary Ann Blair

No One Told Me How Hard the Elementary Years Would Be

There are certain stages of parenthood that are just dang hard. The newborn phase: sleep deprivation. Raging hormones. Stitches. Recovery.…

One Day They Won’t Need Your Help—But You’ll Wish They Did

Kids, Motherhood, Tween
August 31, 2019
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By Melissa Ohden

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…

Friendship, Kids
August 20, 2019
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By Stacey Gagnon

Please Talk to Your Kids About Mine

My child is going to be in your class . . . well maybe not my actual child, but a…

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

Kids, Motherhood
August 19, 2019
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By Carolyn Moore

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…

You Won’t Find Me Crying on the First Day of Kindergarten

Kids, Motherhood
August 16, 2019
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By Stephanie Hanrahan

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…