By Kristin Johnson We Delayed Giving Our Teen a Phone; It Was Worth It
We made a decision early on not to give our kids phones or smart watches when most of their friends…
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By Claudia Caramiello Signs of Myself
All around the house: Size 10 sneakers, oversized hoodies, half-full water bottles, and blunt little hairs all over the sink.…
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By Stephanie Lee My Mom Disappeared, and It’s the Not Knowing that Haunts Me
I was a teenager when my mom disappeared. One day she was there—and then she wasn’t. No warning. No goodbye.…
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By Jennifer White My Teenage Daughter became My Best Friend
I don't know how it happened or even when it happened, but it definitely happened. When my daughter was born,…
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By Ashley Radzat When Holding Space Feels Hard: What to Do When Your Teen Pulls Away
You know the look. That mix of distance and defiance behind your teen’s eyes. One moment, they’re snuggling next to…
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By Lissy Bauer Letting My Senior Fly Comes with Tears of Joy and Heartache
Senior year is a milestone for our kids. The cap and gown. The countdowns. The college acceptances. It’s the year…
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By Kathy Wetsell Dear New College Parents: It Gets Easier
Dorm supplies are center stage at Target, ready for college students and their parents to find with ease as they…
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By Emaline Ashe This Bridge to Empty Nesting is So Bittersweet
Motherhood. A tremendous, all-encompassing role. One that takes a great deal of energy, time, heart, and soul to do it…
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By Cyrece Dyoni I’m Falling Into the Goodbye Hole
When I first became a mother, I never wanted to leave our firstborn, ever. True story: the first time my…
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In Defense of the Teenage Years
I have something to admit—I didn’t thrive in the baby stage. In fact, I often felt like I was drowning.…
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To My Grown Kids, These Are My Promises to You
If I could have known what was to come when you were little, I would have written this then. But…
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When Should You Give Your Child a Phone? Here’s What Works for Us.
“Everyone in my grade has a phone. When can I get one?” We started hearing this question on the regular,…
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