Yes, Toddlers Are Wild—But There’s No One Sweeter
Rowdy. Stubborn. Moody. Unpredictable. Independent. Messy. These are the words we use to describe toddlers. Heck, these are words I’ve…
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To the Mom of a Difficult Child: What if You’re Raising a Peter?
Some days my son leaves me exhausted. I love him, don’t get me wrong. Hear me: I love my son, but there are days—a lot of days—when he can be a…
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Sometimes the Toughest Kids Have the Most Fragile Hearts
I have a hard-headed kid. She marches to the beat of her own drum. She doesn’t mind being different. She is always either the first in line or the…
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You Can’t Tame A Butterfly
“Momma, can we keep a butterfly as a pet?” My 7-year-old’s eyes were sparkling, already envisioning having a butterfly of her very own. “You…
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Behind Every Strong-Willed Child is a Vulnerable Soul
My little girl—she has a firecracker personality. As an infant, she was a big kid trapped in a baby’s body who refused to conform to baby…
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My Second Child Was Born Wild
Dear mama, If you thought you had it easy with your first, just let me warn you, there’s more to come. This isn’t an attempt to discourage from…
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There’s Beauty in Raising a Wild Child, Too
The moment my third child was born, I knew I wanted a fourth. That statement still surprises even me. Early in our marriage, I was quite firm in my…
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If You Give a Mom a Tough Kid
If you give a mom a tough kid, she’ll likely have a hard day. If a mom has a hard day, she’ll likely feel exhausted. If a mom feels exhausted,…
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Dear Teacher, My Kid is the Wild Child
Dear teacher, I was a teacher, too. I remember what it’s like to be in charge of 25 little personalities. They’re all so needy, so…
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I am so in Love With Being a Boy Mom
I never finish a cup of coffee. I rarely sit down. I could buy stock in milk, bread, and chips. I vacuum a lot. All my white shorts have grass…
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