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My only son is going to be 12 in a couple of months. I never had any brothers. I know…
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My only son is going to be 12 in a couple of months. I never had any brothers. I know…
Continue ReadingIt’s the day our son has been waiting for. The big dance is tonight. He has made plans with multiple…
Continue ReadingAbout a decade ago, my three young daughters and I rode up a hotel elevator with a couple who appeared…
Continue ReadingIn my 16 years mothering four daughters, there have been a handful of dreaded parenting milestones: potty training, your changing…
Continue ReadingThe death of a young person always takes my breath away; there is nothing more unnatural than a child or…
Continue ReadingMy daughter is 12 and almost as tall as I am. Tonight, she put her head on my shoulder when…
Continue ReadingDear daughter, I’m writing this far in advance of the day you will start dating, but I’m preparing myself for…
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Continue ReadingMy daughter turned 16 recently. It was a big one. THE big one. We spent months planning the long-dreamed-for "Sweet…
Continue ReadingThis week, my husband is traveling, which leaves me home with the kids. In my house, that means a revolving…
Continue ReadingThree men live in my house now. Once there was just one man and two rowdy little boys, but one…
Continue ReadingDear daughter, I need to apologize. I did something to you the other day that I’ve tried to teach you…
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