I’m Not Really Sure How To Do This Teenager Thing
I was not prepared to be a mother of teenagers. Sure, I was warned by other parents about the difficult…
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I’m Trusting God with My Teenagers
Last week I cried so long and so hard I ended up with a wicked headache. Some days parenting is…
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By Ashley Radzat When Holding Space Feels Hard: What to Do When Your Teen Pulls Away
You know the look. That mix of distance and defiance behind your teen’s eyes. One moment, they’re snuggling next to…
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In Defense of the Teenage Years
I have something to admit—I didn’t thrive in the baby stage. In fact, I often felt like I was drowning.…
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They Say Teens Will Come Back To You, But This Part Feels Hard
People tell me, "She'll come back to you." I hold onto those words like a lifeline, repeating them in my…
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I Wasn’t Built for Raising Teens but I Was Made to Be Their Mom
When my kids were little, I was always looking to the next phase—when I’m done nursing, when they sleep through…
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By Megan Hollinger I’m Happy He Loves College, But I Miss Him
We dropped our firstborn son off at college two weeks ago. It may as well have been two years ago…
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By Amy Keyes When the Hugs Disappear, I Won’t
There is a time that lives in my heart that feels like it’s straight out of a Star Wars intro.…
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By Carolyn Moore The Mental Load of Mothering Teens and Tweens Is Exhausting
We stand together silently in the short line at 7:58 a.m. Next to me, my almost-teenage son scuffles his feet…
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Let Them Have a Bad Day, and Other Wisdom on Raising Teens
I've made a lot of mistakes, but I have nearly four teens now, and I've learned a lot the hard…
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By Amanda Mefferd 14 Reasons Your Teen Needs a Part-Time Job
Unpopular opinion: Some days, I wish my boys were older. Before you tell me to enjoy the moment, be present,…
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What Your Mother Wants You to Know as You Begin High School
Dear high school freshmen, As you walk into high school on the first day of school, I want you to…
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