By Jelise Ballon Dear Daughter, The Truth is Not Everyone is Going to Like You (and That’s OK)
"I don't think she likes me," my daughter stated matter-of-factly. It was the third time that week she'd made…
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By Jen Franklin Kearns The Pure Beauty of a Tween Who is All at Once an Innocent Child and a Determined Young Woman
It isn’t uncommon for parents to experience overwhelming feelings of pride when thinking or speaking of their children. In our…
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By Heather Duckworth This is 12
As I sit in the car line waiting to pick up my daughter from middle school, I spot her in…
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By Whitney Fleming 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…
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By Taryn Skees 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…
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By Lisa Leshaw 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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By Amanda Hobbs 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…
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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…
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