By Claudia Caramiello When He’s 15
When he's 15, you may find him texting heart emojis to a girl you’ve never heard him mention before. Curiously,…
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By Ranae Aspen 10 Things To Know Before Leaving Home for College
The time has gone quickly. It feels like yesterday I brought you home from the hospital. Those were the days!…
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By Valli Vida Gideons Dear Teenager, Know This as You Head Back to School
A few things I want to share with my kids as they head back to school: Find strength in your…
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My Son Is Not Mine To Keep
In the cold blue morning light, my 15-year-old son sleeps. Lanky limbs sprawled across the couch, gray boxers peeking out…
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By Kelsey Scism Finding a Swimsuit for My Tween Is Nearly Impossible
You know what’s harder than swimsuit shopping? Swimsuit shopping with your in-between daughter. You see, my little girl, she’s stuck…
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By Cindy Kolbe A Car Accident Left My Teenager Paralyzed—and Incredibly Fierce
I drove back from my son’s college concert near midnight. Exhausted, I glanced at my 14-year-old daughter, Beth, asleep in…
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By Tanya Teichroeb How a Simple Set of Numbers Is Helping Our Child With Depression and Anxiety
“Mom, I’m four.” I paused with the sandwich meat in my hand just long enough to give my 15-year-old daughter…
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By Julie Hoag 14 Things To Say When Your Child’s Heart is Broken
When your child’s heart is broken, a mom is there to pick up the pieces. It’s bound to happen. As…
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When He’s 13
When he's 13, you may find socks in every room of the house, wonder how a party sized bag of…
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By Michelle Koch I Bought Deodorant For My Preteen and Now I’m the One Who’s Sweating
Yes, I should've seen . . . or smelled it coming. On a recent shoe shopping adventure, we stood in…
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Dear Spirited Child, You’re Worth Every Unexpected Moment
Dear second (and last) baby, People told your dad and me that your big sister was our "sucker baby": she…
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Dear Daughter, As You Move On To Middle School
There are a few things I want to share with my daughter about the strangely awesome rollercoaster ride she's about…
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