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To The Mom Who Missed Her Child’s Performance at School
Yes, I’ve been there too. That day when your child is showing off their artwork, performing in a concert, or reading their short story...
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...
Top Ten Tips for High School Seniors
Recently, I was asked to speak on a panel of professional women at my alma mater, an all-girl college preparatory high school, to provide...
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,...
Do We Value Our Jobs As Mothers?
When I was giving my daughter a bath a few nights ago, she asked me (somewhat out of the blue) when she could get married and have...
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...
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