To the Little Old Ladies: Yes, We Still Need You
To the “little old lady” working at the clothing store: Thank you for graciously allowing me to browse the store…
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5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
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13 Nuggets of Wisdom From Middle Age
Dear younger me, Good news is you’re still going to be kicking it at 49, which should shock you considering…
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Adoption Has Made Me a Better Mama
I remember etching our family plans into a napkin at our two-year anniversary dinner. We were eating at Rio in…
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Why I’m Embracing My Wrinkles
The other night I stood staring at my face. My forehead suddenly jumped out at me (I suppose it can…
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A Letter to My Younger Self
Dear Younger Self: I wish I knew these things when I was your age. Remember when you thought 40 was…
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How to Respond to the ‘Just Kidding’ Excuse
“Are you sure you aren’t having twins?” “By the time you meet someone and get married, my daughter will be…
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The Decisions You’re About to Make are all Wrong. Make Them Anyway.
Dear 16-year-old me, You’re about to make a lot of life-altering decisions. Some of them will pan out exactly like…
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Five Phrases I Will Keep Repeating To My Kids During The School Year
Going back to school is such a stressful time for everyone. It’s exciting, but it also causes so many mixed…
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13 Pieces of Advice for My Son on his 13th Birthday
As this new season known as the teen years is now officially upon us, here is the advice I have…
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Things I Want my Daughter to Know
Things I Want my Daughters to Know Your value as a person is first and foremost in being a child…
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The Great Egg Hunt
When our son Neil was 13 months old, my husband and I couldn't wait to introduce him to his first…
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ALL Dogs Can Learn New Tricks
I’m fascinated and a little tickled when I run into a BFO, and if the term is new to you,…
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