I’m so happy you’re here, I just want you to know that this post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click and purchase I will be compensated for being the helpful reason you found these amazing gifts! Okay moms. Your daughter’s talk about it. You are thinking, really??? But then you remember what it was like to…
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It starts with one brave parent. One brave parent who stops making excuses. One brave parent who raises her daughters up by not accepting their excuses for putting others down. I talked to a friend of mine the other night who told me a heart wrenching story about how her 7th-grade daughter was ostracized at school for (*gasp)…
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Talking about puberty with our sons can be, for most of us, awkward and embarrassing. Not only is it difficult to know what to say, our boys aren’t the biggest fans of hearing all about “it” from us! This is where additional resources are helpful. These best selling puberty books will provide your son with answers to his questions, help…
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To my teen starting eighth grade, You just started eighth grade and this will be an exciting year for you! My gosh, how did this happen? How is it possible that you are growing up this fast? I see you changing right before my eyes and it’s incredible to watch. This will be a very special year for you. Eighth…
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Dear Moms~ You’ve done it. Another summer is wrapping up and all eyes are focused on the first week of school. My high-school daughter started yesterday; my middle schooler starts next week; I will be back in my classroom eight days after her. This will be my 26th year of teaching 8th-grade reading and writing. Believe it…
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It’s not (just) the thousands of dollars. It’s not the hours traveling to and from weekly practices. It’s not the extra training sessions at odd hours. It’s not the sacrifice of every summer weekend. It’s the tryouts. And it’s the unspoken reality that it’s not just your kid who is trying out for the travel team. It’s…
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Starting the First Day of School Lets Put A Love Note In Our Kid’s Lunch Bag to Encourage and Share All The Things That We Appreciate and Love About Them! My kids always experienced anxiety about the first day of school. It was hard to know what to do or say to best support them and lessen their anxiety. It…
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When it comes to pop culture humor, my kids and I are traveling through significantly different thought universes. Half the time, I recognize the words they are using as part of the English language, but I can not understand why exactly those words are cracking them up. In most cases, it’s because I haven’t seen the vine, the…
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How to Deal With Back to School Anxiety My daughter always experienced anxiety about the first day of school. As her mom it was difficult to know what to do to help lessen her anxiety. She also struggled with ADHD which left me often feeling powerless as to how best to support her starting at the beginning of the…
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Got Anxiety? Last week, I met my dear friend for lunch at our favorite cafe. Our table had a placard of the summer specials. One side featured a delicious strawberry-laden salad, and the other showcased a refreshing beverage under the heading: “Got Anxiety? Cool down with Chamomile on ice.” Got Anxiety?!?! I thought. YES. I’ve…
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Summer is in full swing and there’s constant messes everywhere. The kids aren’t picking up after themselves, they’re sleeping in late, glued to their electronics, and have no guilt fully embracing the “lazy days of summer.” Mom on the other hand, needs a break! Summer is a time where we want to kick back and relax, feel the sun shining…
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Once a year – that’s just one night every 365 days – I have a non-negotiable, overnight outing in another state. My students take a two-day trip to Wisconsin, and I have chaperoned it for over twenty years. When my daughters were little, being gone for 36 hours was kind of a big deal. Now that they are older,…
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