By Andrea Remke Where Did My Little Boy Go? This is the Stage that Sneaks Up On You.
I've got a teenager. My firstborn, my only son is 13. Just as quick as they all said he would,…
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By Whitney Fleming This is What To Teach Your Daughter about Mean Girls
One thing that you never get away from when raising daughters is talking about mean girls. I have watched my…
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By Her View From Home 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…
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By Heather Brewer 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…
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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…
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By Mikala Albertson 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…
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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…
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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…
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By Carolyn Moore 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…
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By Heather Delaney 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…
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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.…
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Dear Son: I’ve Loved Every Stage With You and I’m Never Ready to Say Goodbye
One day God gave me a gift . . . My newborn was the love of my life. I almost…
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