** We asked some 8th graders from Golf Middle School, in a suburb of Chicago, to share their thoughts with…
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How Much Happier Could You Be if You Let Your Child Fail?
The hearts and heads of moms are so full of things to do, places to be, issues to resolve….
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What a Middle School Girl Needs Most From Her Mom
When my daughter entered school, I thought it would be smooth sailing. We had the infant and toddler years…
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Halloween Costumes for Your Tween or Teen Boy
Dressing up on Halloween can be a little trick for teen boys. Now that they have outgrown the character costumes…
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Halloween Costumes for Your Tween or Teen Girl
Wearing a costume is a cornerstone of Halloween at any age, but things change as our children get older….
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Do You Live With a VSCO Girl?
“Eww,” my daughter said, pointing to a gaggle of teens walking down the road, “Visco girls.” I’m a…
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Top 4 Things Your Kid’s Middle School Teacher Wants You to Know
Dear Moms~ You’ve done it. Another summer is wrapping up and all eyes are focused on the first…
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Teen Sports: The Stress and Anxiety Around Tryouts Doesn’t Just Affect the Kids
It’s not (just) the thousands of dollars. It’s not the hours traveling to and from weekly practices. It’s not…
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Don’t Miss Watching These Sitcoms with your Teens!
When it comes to pop culture humor, my kids and I are traveling through significantly different thought universes. …
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I’m A Mom With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Got Anxiety? Last week, I met my dear friend for lunch at our favorite cafe. Our table had…
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The Very Long Day My Daughter Got Her First Period
Once a year – that’s just one night every 365 days – I have a non-negotiable, overnight outing in…
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It Is Impossible to Be Prepared For The Teen Years
Parenting Teens: It Should Be Easy, Right? Confession: I thought I rocked at parenting. I handled the terrible twos…
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