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No One Really Prepares You for Parenting a Teenager

Motherhood, Teen
August 12, 2024
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By Jenny Albers

No One Really Prepares You for Parenting a Teenager

Sometime during my first pregnancy, my doctor handed me a folder containing a wealth of information. In it was a…

Living, Motherhood
August 7, 2024
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By Amy Keyes

All These Years Have Flown By

Today as I walked up my driveway with the daily stack of college flyers that never stop coming, I had…

Mom Warns about Toxic Shock Syndrome after Lake Trip Turns Scary

News, Teen, Tween
July 23, 2024
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By Her View From Home

Mom Warns about Toxic Shock Syndrome after Lake Trip Turns Scary

As women, we're warned about the dangers of toxic shock syndrome, or TSS, from the time we're teenagers. I clearly…

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…

Grown Children, Motherhood, Teen
July 13, 2024
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By Claudia Caramiello

18 Will Break Your Heart

18 will hug you . . . if you ask. 18 will send you funny TikToks. 18 will not make…

Grown Children, Motherhood, Teen
July 9, 2024
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By Kara Krulick

6,570 Days

Dear Mom, Six thousand, five hundred and seventy days. It's hard to believe I've lived for 6,570 days, and now…

I Can Do It With a Broken Heart: Mom’s Version

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
July 8, 2024
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By Jess Gilardi

I Can Do It With a Broken Heart: Mom’s Version

It felt like the little years would last forever. He would always need me for something, no matter the time…

I Have to Step Back So My Teens Can Step Up

Motherhood, Teen
May 23, 2024
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By Amy Keyes

I Have to Step Back So My Teens Can Step Up

Raising teenagers is not for the faint of heart. I’m in the throes of it. If you’re treading lightly in…

My Teen Is Always Changing His Mind—And That’s Okay

Motherhood, Teen
May 20, 2024
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By Heather Spiva

My Teen Is Always Changing His Mind—And That’s Okay

My teenage son changes his mind about everything around him. And it’s driving me crazy. My sweet 17-year-old son chooses…

I’ll Hold on To Moments of Childhood with My Preteen as Long as I Can

Kids, Motherhood, Tween
May 4, 2024
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By Kris Ann Valdez

I’ll Hold on To Moments of Childhood with My Preteen as Long as I Can

This Christmas season, my husband took our laser light projector and aimed it at the Australian bottle tree in the…

I’m Praying for My Teenager in These Challenging Years

Faith, Motherhood, Teen
April 21, 2024
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By Laura Childers

I’m Praying for My Teenager in These Challenging Years

In my mid-40s, I began to long for a baby. We didn’t get much encouragement from friends and family. My…

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…

teenagers

No One Really Prepares You for Parenting a Teenager

All These Years Have Flown By

Mom Warns about Toxic Shock Syndrome after Lake Trip Turns Scary

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

18 Will Break Your Heart

6,570 Days

I Can Do It With a Broken Heart: Mom’s Version

I Have to Step Back So My Teens Can Step Up

My Teen Is Always Changing His Mind—And That’s Okay

I’ll Hold on To Moments of Childhood with My Preteen as Long as I Can

I’m Praying for My Teenager in These Challenging Years

Round 2 in the Passenger Seat is Even Harder

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