Dear Son, Now That You’re a Teenager
Thirteen years ago, after two failed inductions (who knew you could be on Pitocin TWICE and still leave the hospital…
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5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
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My Little Boy is in There Still, I Know it
I remember when my son was born like it was yesterday—a fussy, colicky, jaundiced, heat-rash bundle of baby boy. My…
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Dear Son as You Walk Away
To my son, you'll never know I cried today as you walked away. Today is your 16th birthday. From the…
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He’s Almost a Man But My Son Still Needs Me
Sometimes my teenager’s 6ft-tall stature and deep voice and shadow of a mustache and size 13 shoes trick me into…
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Dear Teen Son, God’s Not Done With You Yet
Dear son, I know you struggle to like everything about yourself these days. I know it’s hard lingering on the…
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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…
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He’s Right in Front of Me, But Sometimes I Miss My Son
One day last week, I brought my teenager a surprise. A whopper with cheese and a large Dr. Pepper to…
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Dear Son, What Did I Do to Deserve You?
I think it was about the age my son turned 10 there became new boundaries: too big for cuddles, tickling…
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The Insider’s Guide To the Teenage Boy Brain
My oldest boy has always been a sensitive soul. I’d share the stories confirming this, but he’s now 13 and…
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I’m Still the Guardian of Their Hearts and Feelings Even When My Teenagers Don’t Think They Need Mom
Remember when your child was just a tiny, little ball of warmth? Do you look back with fondness when he…
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