Dear Teen, I’ll Never Stop Saying I Love You
There was a time not long ago when you would turn your head while running into school, a Sleeping Beauty backpack strapped to your small shoulders,…
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Kids Begging to Get on Social Media? Check Out This Family’s Rules For Technology First.
A few years ago, our oldest son Ethan asked us if he could create an Instagram account. I believe he was nine at the time, and in an effort to put…
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A Growing Son’s Love Letter to His Mama
I heard you crying last night and telling Dad that you’re losing me. Part of me wanted to barge into the room and hug you, except the other…
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Dear Teens, I’m Sorry You’re Stuck With “That” Mom
Dear teens, I’m sorry you got “that” mom. I’m sorry you got that mom who will always ask where you are going—and actually…
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I’m Watching Her Become a Young Lady Before My Eyes
The other day my 11-year old daughter came up to me, her hair still dripping from her shower and her arms filled with a hair dryer and a flat iron.…
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When You Have a Tween Girl
The door slams with a burst of giggles and a bustle of activity. I can hear the chatter and laughter fill the house. I follow the trail of backpacks…
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The Sweet Spot of 11
This is what 11 looks like. 11 is one of the sweet spots, my friends, and I am soaking it all up. First, here I am with my girl in the early morning,…
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The Body Talk my Kids Need to Hear, Starting Now
Last night, some girlfriends and I were chatting about parenthood around my kitchen table, specifically about parenting our children during their…
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To My Teenage Daughter, How Do I Let You Go?
How do I let you go? When I look at you and still see the sweet baby we brought home from the hospital. We were so clueless about what we were…
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Want Your Kid to Succeed? Don’t be a Lawnmower Parent
At a recent back to school night for my middle school daughter, one of her teachers explained that it is time for our kids to take responsibility for…
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