I’m Doing My Best, and I Hope That Will Be Enough
It's all there. The pencils, the folders, the notebooks. She bought them each a new backpack and a new pair…
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5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
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There Are No ‘Right’ Decisions About School This Year—Please Just Be Kind
Parents are feeling some type of way right now. If we send our kids to school, we’re “selfish.” If we…
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Mommy, Why Are You Crying?
I’m at the car pick-up line at my daughter’s elementary school. Except now it's the pick-up line where my daughter’s…
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Dear Kids, You Nailed Distance Learning and We’re So Proud of You
To our kids, We want to talk to you about distance learning. Not to criticize, instead, to tell you—we see…
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Today I Packed Up My Classroom, and the Emptiness Broke My Heart All Over Again
Today was hard. I didn’t sleep last night, in anticipation of getting to be in this space today. I thought…
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So God Made a Senior
God looked down from heaven and wanted to give a gift to the world. He wanted to give the world…
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This is the Sweet Spot of the School Year—And Missing it Hurts
I just dropped off homework, next to an empty parking lot and quiet sidewalks. I set the girls’ folders next…
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Dear Teachers, No Matter What We’re On Your Team
Hey teachers, I just wanted to let you know that however this week goes down, it's all good. We're on…
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I Am the Mom of a Senior and I’m Savoring This Time
I am the mom of a senior in high school. I have read articles that tell me that as a…
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100+ Free Ebooks from Sesame Street! Plus Other Great Free Resources to Keep Little Ones Busy During Quarantine
In my house during these crazy Coronavirus days, I have a little sound-off to keep things light. At totally random…
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Homeschool Might Be Just What We Need
I'm sad. The denial and bargaining has worn off, and the grief has set in. This pandemic quarantine is depressing.…
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Dear Teachers, Moms Miss You Too
Dear teachers, I really miss you. But not for the reasons you think. If they didn’t yet, I hope that…
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