By Crystal Fulmer One Day, the Lessons You Taught Them Will Become the Way They Live
Slowly, my job is getting easier. Not because I run a tight ship or because I’m some sort of drill…
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By Krystal Sieben One of the Greatest Gifts I Give My Kids Is Letting Them See Me Fail
One of the greatest gifts I can give my kids is for them to see me fail. When I was…
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When Do You Know It’s Better to Let Them Quit Sports?
A lot can change in a year. As a mom of two young athletes, I read about the beauty and…
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By Jamie Duhn 5 Things Your Child’s Kindergarten Teacher Wants You To Know
I am a teacher. I have committed my life to teaching children. Of course, before I began this career, I…
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I Won’t Make Excuses for My Kids When They Mess Up
I got a call from my daughter's first-grade teacher this morning. Her voice was shaky. I was immediately empathetic. See, I've…
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Grandma Jean Taught Me the Dishes Can Wait but These Memories Can’t
As the holiday season approaches, I want to share a lesson I learned from my Grandma Jean: leave the dishes. …
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10 Lessons I Hope You Learn Playing Youth Sports
Last night was my sixth grader’s last basketball game of the season. He played with many of the same gang…
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By allen-goetz 3 Things You Should Never Forget: Advice From an Uncle to His Nephew
From an old guy (your uncle) to you, one of my favorite young men: Your dad told me he was…
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By Bryan Haworth This is How to Turn Good Boys into Good Men
The other day, my wife of 10 years posted a picture with words (I have a hard time calling it…
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By Andrew Knott What My Son Taught Me About Joy at the Holidays
There’s not a lot going on right now, but that doesn’t mean my family can’t still enjoy some of our…
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By Jeremy R. Summerlin What My Favorite Children’s Book Taught Me About Life After Loss
E.B. White had an amazing talent for capturing the joy of friendship, the beauty of nature, and the profound melancholy…
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By Jenny Rapson A Surprise Touchdown at a High School Football Game Shows the Best in Humanity
It's FALL, y'all, and even COVID can't keep Friday Night Lights down: most districts in America's heartland have found a…
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