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Why I Don’t Love Mother’s Day
In 1992, I stopped being a fan of Mother’s Day. My mom died suddenly that year, and Mother’s Day’s…
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America’s Youth Culture Shames Women for Growing Up and It’s Hurting Our Girls
Like every mom, I have a lot on my plate right now. Looking over this week’s schedule, I see…
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Thank you, Science. I opened the mailbox last week and pulled out a thin envelope from the hospital…
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Here’s to You Mom – Parenting a Teen With Learning Disabilities
Parenting humbles you. “I would never,” said I, ten years ago, “do my child’s homework.” Those are smug words,…
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My Daughter Confessed to Vaping and This is What I Said
What This Mom Said and Why When Her Teen Confessed to Vaping My daughter comes home from high school football…
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The Momo Scare – Real or Fantasy – Why to Talk to Your Kids
I’ve been reading and researching the Momo Challenge for five days. Before Tuesday, I had never even heard…
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The Time My Daughter Was a Tree
Help me. I’m a theater mom. I mean, I’m not A THEATER MOM, but I am the mom of…
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We Packed Up And Moved Because My Gut Said This School Wasn’t Right For My Child
Parents make thousands of decisions every day. Some small: Yes, you can wear those socks even though they are…
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