Dear Middle School Girls, Make Your Mistakes But Remember Who the Real You is
Dear girls, My sweet middle school female students. I stand up in front of you daily and teach you about…
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School Looks Iffy In the Fall—and I’m Already Grieving
My kids' school year starts in 41 days, and I have no idea and yet every idea what to expect…
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Dear 8th Graders, This Should Have Been Your Year Too
To my dear 8th graders: If someone had warned me that our school year would take such an uncharted and…
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As a Middle School Mom, I’m on the Sidelines—Ready and Waiting
My oldest son is about to turn 13, and while it’s harder to find common ground with him during this…
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Teacher’s Crazy Viral TikTok is What We All Need Right Now
Brandon Holeman is an 8th grade teacher, which makes him a definite candidate for “hero” in my eyes any darn…
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How I’ve Changed as the Mother of a Teenager
A few months ago at church, two friends asked me how it was going with my daughter, and I didn’t…
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Parents Are Applauding a Colorado High School That Forfeited a Game After Students Were Caught Vaping
If you are the parent of a teenager, you have most likely heard about teens' rampant use of vaping. Kids…
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Thanks For the Memories, Coach Hart
Recently, my mom shared some sad news: my seventh-grade basketball coach passed away in late March. It was one of…
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Dear 8th Grade Graduate: Thanks for Letting Go of My Hand
You let go of my hand and walked slowly through the door. You turned your chestnut head to look at…
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I’m the Oldest Mom at Preschool, and I’m (Mostly) OK With That
I’ve got a birthday coming up. The big 3-9. An age that can no longer be classified as “mid-30s” and…
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