By Tracy Harper When “What’s Next?” Starts to Feel Like a Test
They were sitting side by side, comparing what came next. One was finishing her senior year of high school, talking…
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Behind Every Smiling Graduate Is a Mother Letting Go
Every year, millions of American families send their children off to their freshman year of college. Their pictures dot our…
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8 Truths for the Graduate Still Figuring It Out
Dear Graduate, I know you’re feeling it all right now. Anticipation, trepidation, and then other times, you don’t know what…
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By Deanna Ryan Soon There Will Be No More Breakfasts To Make
T-minus 44 days until a new beginning- Math has never been my strong suit or my favorite subject, but it…
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Senior Year Survival Guide
It is my oldest son’s senior year, and I’m barely holding on right now. I want to scream, laugh, cry,…
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By Lissy Bauer Letting My Senior Fly Comes with Tears of Joy and Heartache
Senior year is a milestone for our kids. The cap and gown. The countdowns. The college acceptances. It’s the year…
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By Kathy Wetsell Dear New College Parents: It Gets Easier
Dorm supplies are center stage at Target, ready for college students and their parents to find with ease as they…
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By Kelly Jo Flaa Dear Graduate, My Heart Will Hold You Forever
Not gonna lie—I’m feeling a little lost. My first baby graduated from high school yesterday. He did it! We did…
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Dear Senior Mamas, That Smile Is Worth It All
“One, two, three! Say, ‘Cheese!’” About two months ago, senioritis was so ripe in our home you could smell it.…
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By Her View From Home Seniors Answer Questions from Their Sixth Grade Selves—And It’s the Best Video You’ll See This Week
Somewhere in Chattanooga, TN is a school employee who deserves a huge raise... because whoever came up with the concept…
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The Cap and Gown are Ready…but Am I?
The cap and gown are hanging in the hall, and suddenly, everything feels like a “last.” The last packed lunch.…
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By Amy Keyes Spring of Senior Year Is the Dress Rehearsal for Letting Go
As a teacher, I count the time in school days. And as a proud Midwesterner for life, I also count…
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