The “Listen Close, Listen Well” series continues today (and most Thursdays from now through the end of August). Since our…
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A Letter to 12 Year-Old Girls
Dear 12 Year-Old Girl: I saw you the other day wearing a dress that your mom bought. You enhanced your…
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Listen Close, Listen Well: Fear and Doorknobs (Kim Osterholzer)
The Listen Close, Listen Well series continues today with a special guest. Kim and I connected through her sister Kris…
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Confront Anger and Triggers Book Interview
It was hard to admit I wrestled with angry reactions. But I grew so tired of the struggle that I…
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Trust Is Required If You Want To Be Led
Parenting a tween is not for the faint of heart. I always assumed I’d be a stellar mom at…
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Extending Thanks All Over Again
It was a snowy November day, two years ago—much like today. We invited our friends and photographers, Drew and…
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