Let Them Have a Bad Day, and Other Wisdom on Raising Teens
I've made a lot of mistakes, but I have nearly four teens now, and I've learned a lot the hard…
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I've made a lot of mistakes, but I have nearly four teens now, and I've learned a lot the hard…
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Continue ReadingGideon Theodore Harding was born at home on August 13, 2019 at 5:15 p.m. weighing nine pounds. His name means…
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Continue ReadingI adopted your babies today. We’re smiling in the pictures, but I also feel the pain deep inside your heart.…
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Continue ReadingTrigger warning: This post contains suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is thinking about harming themself, please call…
Continue ReadingI love that she looks just like you. She shares your fierce and wild, animal-loving spirit while also being sensitive…
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