By Damon Darienzo Thank You, Mom, for Showing Me How to Become a Great Dad
Dear Mom, I achieve as a father because of you. It’s that simple. Not to take anything away from Dad,…
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By Karen Geiger I’m Not a Helicopter Parent, I’m a Curling Mom
I used to be a helicopter parent, hovering over my boys' lives like a, well, helicopter. I didn't interfere. I…
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By Carolyn Moore Think You’re Turning Into Your Mother? You Probably Are.
"We should have went yesterday," my son said through a mouthful of granola this morning. "Gone," I automatically corrected, throwing…
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By Sherry White I Don’t Want To Raise Church Kids, I Want To Raise Jesus Kids
I don't want to raise church kids. That's right. I DO NOT want to raise church kids. Matter of fact,…
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By Benjamin Holmgren Dads, Before You Walk in the Door, Put a Smile On Your Face
“Years ago, I learned something from Brené Brown that I still use every single day: When you get home to…
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By Whitney Fleming Being a Teen is Hard Enough—Go Ahead and Take the Easy Road Once in Awhile
My freshman daughter came home from school yesterday and let me know that her teacher pulled her aside. “She wants…
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By Her View From Home Dear Teacher, Thank You For Being An Ally
Dear teacher, I see your number light up my phone and my breath catches. I remind myself it is completely…
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By Georgina Butler I’m a Mom Who Works Hard Because I Had a Mom Who Worked Hard
She toted her young daughter along with her to appointment after appointment. She filled out form after form. She planned…
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By Brea Schmidt We Can’t Shield Our Kids From Grief
“Shouldn’t we make a card for her when she rises again?” My 5-year-old son took another bite of his meatloaf…
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By Jelise Ballon 7 Tips From a Survivor For Talking With Your Kids About Sexual Abuse
“How do I talk to my kids about sexual abuse?” my friend asked. It isn’t the first time a friend…
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Everything I Learned About Being a Mother I Learned From My Mom
My mom doesn't live close by. She lives about 600 miles away and comes by airplane, yet somehow she is…
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By Karen Johnson SNL’s Take On Kids Holiday Clothing Is What Every Parent Is Thinking
Like many clever SNL skits, you don't even know it's not an actual commercial until you're 20 seconds in. All…
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