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Motherhood
March 4, 2026
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By Rachel Kosar

Today When I Hugged You

Today when I hugged you, I noticed you had to bend your body to lay your head on my shoulder.…

I Love This Boy Who’s Becoming a Man Right Before My Eyes

Motherhood, Teen
September 4, 2025
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By Brittany Redmond

I Love This Boy Who’s Becoming a Man Right Before My Eyes

This is 14. He still calls me mama. I give him rides and occasional advice that he may or may…

I’m a Single Mom with an Almost-Grown Son, Wondering If I Did Enough

Motherhood, Teen
September 3, 2025
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By Dr. Elonda Wilson

I’m a Single Mom with an Almost-Grown Son, Wondering If I Did Enough

I wish parenting came with a map. Or a playbook. Or even a frequently asked questions section. Instead, I find…

Motherhood, Teen
April 4, 2025
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By Manndi Maphies

I Love Watching My Boy become a Man

My oldest son is 14, dangling dangerously close to 15, the one year I have left before he starts driving…

God Will See You Through These Teenage Years

Motherhood, Teen
November 26, 2024
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By Cari Resnick

God Will See You Through These Teenage Years

To my son, Today you came home upset. You didn’t want to talk about it, so I gave you a…

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
July 30, 2024
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By Jennifer JennyMac McCarthy

The Last Size Small

It’s the little things, seemingly inconsequential tasks, that suddenly lead to bigger revelations. My youngest son is 15, and during…

There Are Some Things Our Teens Have to Do on Their Own

Motherhood, Teen
July 22, 2024
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By Angela Williams Glenn

There Are Some Things Our Teens Have to Do on Their Own

I thought because I’ve taught teenagers for almost 20 years, I’d be ready for the teenage years with my own…

My Firstborn is a Teenager and a Testimony of God’s Grace

Motherhood, Teen
June 8, 2024
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By Her View From Home

My Firstborn is a Teenager and a Testimony of God’s Grace

Dear momma who’s afraid she’s doing it all wrong, let me tell you my story. My firstborn son arrived on…

Round 2 in the Passenger Seat is Even Harder

Motherhood, Teen
April 18, 2024
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By Amy Keyes

Round 2 in the Passenger Seat is Even Harder

Here I am, once again, in the passenger seat. The driver’s side mirrors are adjusted a little higher. The seat…

Connecting with My Teen Son Will Always Be Worth the Wait

Motherhood, Teen
November 29, 2023
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By Debra Caffrey

Connecting with My Teen Son Will Always Be Worth the Wait

So much of parenting teens is just waiting around, whether it's in the car picking them up, reading in waiting…

Motherhood, Teen
October 11, 2023
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By Nicole Mondano

The Moment You Must Let Him Go

I observed my son today from a distance. I marveled at the subtle changes I saw: The squaring of his…

I’m More Like My Strong-Willed Teen than I Like to Admit

Faith, Motherhood
August 23, 2023
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By Megan Jean Wilczek

I’m More Like My Strong-Willed Teen than I Like to Admit

My son slammed his fingers down the guitar strings enthusiastically while I stared at my computer screen, eyes glazed over,…

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Today When I Hugged You

I Love This Boy Who’s Becoming a Man Right Before My Eyes

I’m a Single Mom with an Almost-Grown Son, Wondering If I Did Enough

I Love Watching My Boy become a Man

God Will See You Through These Teenage Years

The Last Size Small

There Are Some Things Our Teens Have to Do on Their Own

My Firstborn is a Teenager and a Testimony of God’s Grace

Round 2 in the Passenger Seat is Even Harder

Connecting with My Teen Son Will Always Be Worth the Wait

The Moment You Must Let Him Go

I’m More Like My Strong-Willed Teen than I Like to Admit

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