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Motherhood, Teen, Tween
July 2, 2020
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9 Ways To Teach Your Daughter To Love Her Body

Growing up whenever I daydreamed about motherhood, I always thought I’d be a boy mom. I grew up with brothers, I went through a serious tomboy…

Living, Motherhood
June 12, 2020
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Hey Sister, Wear the Shorts

Hey sister. Wear the shorts. I know, I know . . . You see the dimples and the cellulite. Who cares. Wear the shorts. Hey sister. Wear the…

Living, Motherhood
June 8, 2020
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I’m Learning To Thrive in Who I Am

I recently read something that resonated with my soul. It said, in part, that a part of being an adult is learning to be OK with the decisions…

Faith
November 8, 2019
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I’m Just a Girl on a Mission to See Herself Through the Eyes of God

For as long as I can remember, I have found value in myself based on appearance and accomplishments. I judged myself in the mirror each morning. Am I…

Child, Kids, Tween
July 16, 2019
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To My Daughter, 11 Things I Want You To Know Before You Turn 11

To my (not-so) little girl, Here are 11 things I want you to know before you become an 11-year-old: 1. I will always love you, no matter what.…

Teen
June 28, 2019
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Dear Daughter: It’s Not Your Job to be Liked

My daughter laughed as she said it, but I could see the hurt in her eyes. “She just walked right past me, pointed her finger and said, ‘I…

Kids
May 24, 2019
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Here’s to the Kids Who Rocked IEP Goals This Year

As the school year comes to an end, I’d like to give a big SHOUT OUT to all the kids who had an IEP and made it through the year! Here’s the…

Friendship, Living, Motherhood
May 24, 2019
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The Gift of Your 30s

It hit me this week. It started with me almost puking during an exercise class because I got so winded that I couldn’t breathe. But it really hit…

Kids, Living
May 7, 2019
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Somewhere Along the Way, Your Child Became Mine Inside This Classroom

Thank you for sharing your child with me this school year. August is a natural high for teachers. We work all summer to renew ourselves and gear up…

Teen
April 29, 2019
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A Prom Dress and a Bold Decision

My 17-year-old daughter and I have spent every weekend for the past month shopping for a dress for her high school junior prom. She is, at heart, a…