By Melissa Burnett Before You, Boy, I Never Knew
Before you, boy, I never knew that little boys could get so dirty. Play so rough. Climb so high. Assess…
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By Kristi Killpack I’m Still a Boy Mom Even Though I Had Girl
I am a boy mom. I’ve lovingly held that title since 2014 when my first son joined our family. My…
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By Claudia Caramiello My Teen Just Told Me He Smokes Cigarettes
The summer after graduating high school I spent a lot of late nights frequenting dance clubs. My friends and I…
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My Tween Is Gaining Independence but He Still Needs Me
When my tween son asked to go to sleep away camp, I supported his decision and his quest for independence,…
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You Were Made to Be My Oldest
You are my firstborn. My big. The one who made me a mama. The one who started this whole crazy,…
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By Gina Marie Bonifas I Will Cheer You on from the Sidelines for the Rest of My Life
"You’re going to miss this someday." When I was in the trenches, I hated that comment. I remember well-intended people…
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When He’s 10
My son is at an age where he couldn’t care less about personal grooming, his un-selfconsciousness both admirable and aggravating…
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By Stephanie Whitehead The Light of Adoption
Light—it comes in many different forms. From the sun during the day and sometimes the moon at night. From a…
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By Elizabeth Ascik To My Son at 12
My son, you are 12 years old. You are a young boy in the last days before you become a…
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He’s Slowly Walking Away with Footprints As Big As Mine
The true measure of a mother’s love is her willingness to wake up before the sun on vacation. On a…
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By Laura Costea Dear Son, Raising You Right Is Worth It
You were the baby who slept nights. You were the infant who quietly stacked blocks one on top of the…
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By Amy Martin I Look at My Teen Son and See All of Our Yesterdays
Looking at my 13-year-old in the car today, I saw what’s become the norm lately. Blonde, alpaca-like hair hanging in…
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