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7 Emotions Parents of Teens Feel Every Single Day
Raising a teen is often likened to riding a rollercoaster, but that may be an understatement. I charted the emotions that came with parenting for a few days. It was a lot.
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Staying Positive While Hitting the Pandemic Wall
It’s been a rough year, and although I try to stay positive, some days I hit the pandemic wall.
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8 Satisfying Winter Self-Care Ideas
With its cold temperatures and dark days, winter can leave you feeling down. It’s an important time to take care of yourself.
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Only Eighteen Christmases
Eighteen gets to be a gut-wrenchingly small number when you realize that’s the number of times you have to make significant memories with your kids.
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Seeing the Forest Through the Trees: Life with Toddlers
I hear that three and a half is magical, and that children turn the corner from beast to beauty, but I’m still waiting…
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Saving Money When Your Child Goes Away To College
Sending a student away to college is life-changing for parents and students. It’s still possible to save money when your child goes away to college.
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The Firsts That Come in the Tween Years
As our kids grow, the firsts come less frequently and the time stretched between them lengthen. We don’t celebrate the later milestones.
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There is No “Just” in Adoption
The next time someone says, “you can just adopt”, feel free to kindly remind them that adoption is much harder than one would ever guess.
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4 Parent-Teacher Conference Mistakes to Avoid
It’s easy to make rookie mistakes during your parent-teacher conference, but follow these simple rules and you’ll have an easier school year.
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One Child is not a Selfish Choice
I was advised not to have more children after a high-risk pregnancy resulting in a preemie son. I’m still judged for my decision to have an only child.