18 Things Girls Should Know at Age 18
Ironically enough, the most valuable lessons learned usually come from painful experiences. But overcoming those challenges will transform you into…
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By Jelise Ballon Raising a Teenage Girl Is a Thing of Beauty
She leaned over and in a low voice asked, “So, what’s it really like? Raising teenagers?” Our daughters were only…
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I’ll Never Stop Mothering My Children
I made lemon muffins for my family the other day. My college daughter took one bite and told me, "I…
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How Blessed I Am To Be Raising Sisters
When I was expecting my second baby, people sometimes looked at my firstborn, a daughter, and told me, "Now you…
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By Nicole Merritt Today’s Youth Restores My Faith in Humanity
I have faith in what I see, and I have faith in who I see. Today's youth has restored my…
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By Whitney Fleming It’s Lonely Being the Mom Who Says No
"Are there any other middle school moms out there whose kids' don't have an IG account? My daughter doesn't believe…
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By Claudia Caramiello 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 Beth Mund Our Nest Was Built to Be Emptied
As my second daughter graduates high school and prepares to go off to college, I am beginning to feel like…
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By Patricia Mattheiss Dear Son, Always Remember to Call Home
Dear Son, It’s hard to believe you are an adult now, graduated from high school and heading off to college…
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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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I Had a Taste of the Empty Nest, And It Is Bittersweet
My kitchen is spotless. There isn’t one dish in the sink or a crumb to be found. In fact, I…
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By Nadene van der Linden Why Life With Teens and Tweens is So Exhausting
It’s Saturday. I shouldn’t be so tired. I haven’t worked today. It’s the weekend. How can you be tired? my…
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