By Rachel Meeker You’re Meant to Thrive, Not Just Survive
Believe it or not, this plant is a baby rosebush. It was given to my mother at my baby shower…
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By Claudia Caramiello Wintering is a Pause
The bustle of the holidays is over. Twinkling lights have been taken down, ornaments packed up, and grandparents have flown…
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By Audrey Bivins Don’t Fake It ‘Till You Make It—Ask Questions, Stay Humble, and Grow
To my students: If you are in my classroom this year or were in it 15 years ago, I still…
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By Heather Spiva The Apricot Tree and the Peach Seed
When we moved to the house we’re in now, one of the biggest features that originally sold me was the…
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By Emily Donehoo Don’t Worry about Raising Good Humans—Become One Yourself First
If I could go back in time to when I was pregnant with my oldest, the advice I would’ve given…
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I Thought Failure to Thrive Meant I Was Failing
Failure. That’s all I read. It’s all I saw. It was the only thing I could focus on. I’m sure…
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Sometimes Growth Is Tangible, and When It Is You Hold On Tight
I never expected my sign to come in the form of a plastic bag. As a parent, you’re told over…
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By Erin Hernandez Starting Out Behind isn’t a Life Sentence
A few weeks ago, our child psychologist described some areas of my toddler son's development as “low average.” And we…
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By Alissa Kay Learning to Survive Failure to Thrive
Tonight I got to peek in on my daughter’s dance class. It’s a sea of over a dozen young girls…
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