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Touring Universities Near and Far

As my son has started touring universities, I’m finding I have conflicted feelings. I want to help him out the door, but he’s still my baby.

Dear Mom: I Get It Now

Dear Mom: As a kid, I always thought it was funny that you didn’t get caught up in the hoopla that came with Mother’s Day.

Dear Elsie: You Are Brave

The forest was quiet. And then I heard you. “You’re so brave, Elsie. Elsie, you’re so brave.” You were just thinking, out loud. Your inner voice apparent.

The Lone X in a House Full of Y

I’m the lone female in a house full of men. (Well, unless you count the cat, but she hides in our bedroom closet all the time—and I can’t really blame her.)

7 Life Strategies Your Child Needs Before College

But when they do get into college (and they will), how do we know if they are ready to go? How do we let go as parents this year—on some things—but not everything? How do WE know they are prepared, and what can we do to ensure they are?

How to Survive Prom Dress Shopping

Spring is here and with it the time-honored mother/daughter prom dress shopping expedition. An entire day of bonding—what could be better?

Touring Universities Near and Far

As my son has started touring universities, I’m finding I have conflicted feelings. I want to help him out the door, but he’s still my baby.

Dear Mom: I Get It Now

Dear Mom: As a kid, I always thought it was funny that you didn’t get caught up in the hoopla that came with Mother’s Day.

Dear Elsie: You Are Brave

The forest was quiet. And then I heard you. “You’re so brave, Elsie. Elsie, you’re so brave.” You were just thinking, out loud. Your inner voice apparent.

The Lone X in a House Full of Y

I’m the lone female in a house full of men. (Well, unless you count the cat, but she hides in our bedroom closet all the time—and I can’t really blame her.)

7 Life Strategies Your Child Needs Before College

But when they do get into college (and they will), how do we know if they are ready to go? How do we let go as parents this year—on some things—but not everything? How do WE know they are prepared, and what can we do to ensure they are?

How to Survive Prom Dress Shopping

Spring is here and with it the time-honored mother/daughter prom dress shopping expedition. An entire day of bonding—what could be better?