I’ll Take Every Hug I Can Get, My Son
As another school year closes, I’m once again struck by an ethereal sense of being punched in the gut. We…
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There’s Tenderness in Tween Boys Too
My 9-year-old son, Waylan, had a flag football game last night. It was chilly. It was windy. I didn’t want…
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By Jenny Rapson Watch the McDonald’s Christmas Commercial That Will Make Boy Moms Bawl
In a world that feels anything but normal, the dates on the calendar are a bit of a comfort to…
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By Jennifer Vail Dear Son, I’m Not Quite Ready For You To Become a Man
I started warning you about middle school a long time ago. Heights are awkward, bodies are changing, skin is uncooperative,…
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By Amy Blair Dear Son, What Did I Do to Deserve You?
I think it was about the age my son turned 10 there became new boundaries: too big for cuddles, tickling…
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