Dear Daughter, Sometimes the Only Way To Handle a Mean Girl is to Walk Away
One thing that you never get away from when raising daughters is talking about mean girls. I have watched my own kids be excluded on a sports team…
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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Teens That Won’t Make Them Roll Their Eyes
My kids are closer to adulthood then elementary school right now, and if I’m being honest, when Valentine’s day comes around, I don’t miss the…
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Sweet Child, May You Live Simply and Love Deeply
My sweet child, slow down a bit. Don’t try to keep up. Listen closely to the ones who have run and rushed into their adult life. My sweet child,…
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Dear Tween Daughter, While You’re Still Mine
Sweet daughter, I see you. I’ve been watching observantly for quite some time now. Your uncertain tightrope walk between little girl and…
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Parenting a Teenager is Harder Than I Ever Thought it Would Be
Remember the sleep deprivation of having a newborn? Remember the mental drain of potty-training a toddler? Or the worry of dropping your…
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My Mama Heart Breaks a Little Every Time You Go
They used to line up to watch me leave. Even if I was just running to the store for 10 minutes . . . five little faces would be pressed up against…
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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 me to move up to honors next…
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When Was the Last Time I Picked Out Her Clothes?
I used to pick out her clothes. A frilly Christmas dress, perhaps, with velvet details or an adorable bow in the back. I’d watch her twirl around…
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Moms of Teens: Don’t Weigh Yourself Down With What Christmas Used To Be
Christmas with my son isn’t what it used to be. You see, it used to be full of magic; full of wonder. Full of “I hope I make the nice list” and…
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Dear Daughter: I Know You Are Supposed to Walk Away, But It’s Hard to Let Go
I’ve been walking my teens to the bus stop. Not all the way, because that would be mortifying for them. I walk them to the end of our block, and…
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