Older Kids Are Magic, Too
My kids are growing up. They’re growing up fast. When they were tiny everyone said, “Enjoy it. It goes by so quickly.” And I smiled and nodded…
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5 Simple Ways to Get Your Kids Talking
My oldest is nine. He and I are tight. He and I get each other. And I have visions of him being 18, sitting at the table with me, sipping coffee, and…
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I’m Not The Mom I Thought I Would Be
I’m not the mom I thought I would be. I always thought I’d be the mom who showed her girls they could have it all. I never thought…
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Parenting Teens Can Be Terribly Lonely
When I couldn’t get my 2-year-old to poop on the potty, I was totally unprepared for this to be a thing. Poop refusal? Who knew? So I…
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FDA Warns: Your Daughter Might be Applying Asbestos With Her Eyeshadow—And it Reveals a Larger Issue in the Beauty Industry
The US Food and Drug Administration has a new warning for parents: don’t let your kids use cosmetics sold by Claire’s—they may contain…
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Dear Kids, I May Not Always Understand Your World, But I’m Always Here For You
Dear children, I don’t know what it’s like growing up in your generation. There are a lot of things about it that seem exciting. And a…
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When “The Talk” Comes in the Middle of Aisle 8
My only son is going to be 12 in a couple of months. I never had any brothers. I know a couple of things about boys his age—like the funky smells,…
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Facing the “Your Changing Body” Talk with Your Child
In my 16 years mothering four daughters, there have been a handful of dreaded parenting milestones: potty training, your changing body talk, and…
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The Kids Get Bigger and Motherhood Only Gets Better
My daughter is 12 and almost as tall as I am. Tonight, she put her head on my shoulder when she hugged me. I said, “This is better than when…
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Dear Son, Our Work Together Isn’t Done Yet
I woke up early to come wake you up. Even though you don’t need me to. Even though you’re capable of waking up on your own to your own…
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