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Kids, Motherhood
July 28, 2020
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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 many new experiences from…

Kids, Motherhood
July 10, 2020
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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 you wish that, more than anything, you could…

Kids
March 20, 2020
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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 about why I don’t get to go to school right now.…

Kids, Living
March 17, 2020
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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 future, is going to be happening here at…

Kids, Motherhood
March 3, 2020
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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. Endless…

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…