By Allison Maselli They Won’t Stay Little Forever
This morning at the breakfast table my three-year-old asked, “Am I going to stay little?” We had been getting her…
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By Dr. Jennifer Pinto The Sibling Left Behind
My second child left for college this fall and while I have been going through the expected sadness of seeing…
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By Jen Miller Stop and Smell the Spoiled Milk
Well, we’re seven years in and we’ve managed to side-stepped the whole minivan situation. Regardless, I certainly wasn’t expecting Tater…
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By Mary Ann Blair The Face in the Rear View Mirror
Today I looked in the rear view mirror and caught a glimpse of you, staring out the window, your eyes…
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By Liz Petrone When the Boy on the Couch Isn’t Yours Anymore
“Your face!” I said to Jack the other night, reaching over, touching his cheek. There was a fresh scratch—nothing major—running…
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By Mindy Humphrey The Bittersweet Changes in My Mom Job Description
I’m worried that I won’t remember. Peter leaves for LA in 2 and a half weeks and I’m worried I…
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By Her View From Home When Your Baby Boy Grows Up
As you smile sweetly at the new baby boy bundle of joy in your arms, you wonder what the future…
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By Lindsay Stauffer Yesterday I Held You. Today I’m Letting Go.
Yesterday I held you. I smiled as I watched your eyes fluttering like butterfly wings, as you finally surrendered and…
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By Ranae Aspen Preparing for the Last First Day of School
Just seeing this in print is causing a stir of emotions. Part of me keeps asking, where did time go and…
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By Heidi Hamm It’s Okay Mommy, I Can Do It
We are at the park. I offer to push him on the swing. “It’s okay Mommy, I can do it.”…
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By Karen Johnson Xennials: The New Name For The Micro-Generation Born Between 1977-1983
In high school, I communicated with boyfriends solely via our house phone. Nights were spent driving by popular hangouts like…
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By Lori E. Angiel Just Give Me A Minute Before You Grow Up
Just give me a minute. I need to catch my breath. It’s all happening too fast. You were just a…
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