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When I was 13, I wrote in my diary that I was going to be elected to public office, write a New York Times best selling novel, be a...
Are We Going to Talk About This, Again?
“Mom, do we really need to talk about this again?” My almost-13 year old looked at me impatiently, his voice still cracking when he tried...
Dear Daughter, Don't Be A Mean Girl
Every night at dinner, I ask my kids about their day. I ask very specific questions, like “who did you talk to at lunch?” and “what games...
Are We Raising Grateful Kids?
With the holiday season behind us, many of us have been able to take a collective breath of relief as we leave behind late nights of...
Elf Madness
No sooner than our Thanksgiving leftovers had been tucked away in the fridge, did my seven year old daughter tell me, “I’m SO excited,...
Mommy Milestones
Two weeks ago, just days before my son’s 10th birthday, we were sitting at dinner and I silently watched as he cut his meat and served...
Can Kids Be Empowered with Chores?
Over the past several weeks, I’ve noticed some friends sharing a kids’ “chore chart” that explains the types of chores that children can...
Teaching Kids to Self Advocate
When I picked my son up from his summer day camp a few days ago, we were both exhausted from a long day. As I do everyday, I asked him...
The Upside of Sibling Rivalry
About an hour before my kids and I were headed to a friend’s birthday party, I heard my children bickering in the other room. Before I...
Fashion Show Frenzy
When I was recently approached to have my five-year-old daughter model in a fashion show fundraiser for a local not-for-profit, my first...
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