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They’re 18 and Suddenly I’m Supposed to Let Them Go?

My children (ages 19 and 21) get to make their own decisions—as long as I agree with them. Yes, I said it, and I’m not proud of it. I never intended to be the pushy mom stifling my children’s individualism or creating a dynamic where, for fear of judgement, they wouldn’t talk to me. After…

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I’m a 44 Year Old Empty Nester, I Don’t Know What’s Next for Me

I can now do anything I want but haven’t a clue what that is. March 1, 2024: It’s my birthday, the one day I’m allowed shameless navel-gazing. I don’t make the rules. All the self-help articles, memes, posts, and podcasts encourage you to go for what you really want, to live with intention, to align your thoughts with the end goal. Countless…

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Recent College Grad Learned These Five Lessons the Hard Way

College is a time of learning and growth. While you can read, discuss, and prepare all you want, you’re going to run into unexpected challenges and roadblocks in university. Take it from a recent grad: these mistakes are critical because they’re opportunities for growth. Sometimes, the hard way is the only way to learn an important lesson.…

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My Husband’s Infidelity Makes Me Worry About My Children’s Relationships

It was so long ago and yet it feels like yesterday. My husband of eleven years confessed that he’d been having an affair with a co-worker, and I still remember the feeling of not being able to get enough air into my lungs to even formulate a response after he’d said the words. In one…

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Best Graduation Gifts For Your Teen’s Friends: 23 Ideas (2024)

Graduation gifts are some of the most challenging gifts to pick out, especially when you’re buying for your teen’s friends who have become almost as dear to us as our sons and daughters. We asked our seasoned parents what they love to give their kids’ friends, and here are some of their answers. Some of…

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Best Graduation Gifts For Your Teen’s Friends: 24 Ideas (2024)

Graduation gifts are some of the most challenging gifts to pick out, especially when you’re buying for your teen’s friends who have become almost as dear to us as our sons and daughters. We asked our seasoned parents what they love to give their kids’ friends, and here are some of their answers. Some of…

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30 Perfect High School Graduation Gifts for Her (2024)

It’s graduation season, and we’re here to provide you with some diversion — our high school graduation gifts for her. We hope you’ll find inspiration in this list of best graduation gifts for young women with a mix of traditional and trendy. Are you looking for other grad gift guides? Note: We are a reader-supported…

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25 Perfect High School Graduation Gifts for Her (2024)

It’s graduation season, and we’re here to provide you with some diversion — our high school graduation gifts for her. We hope you’ll find inspiration in this list of best graduation gifts for young women with a mix of traditional and trendy. Are you looking for other grad gift guides? Note: We are a reader-supported…

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19 Incredible Easter Basket Ideas for Teens

With Easter fast approaching, the time to prep Easter baskets will soon be here. While it’s pretty easy to fill a basket full of goodies for younger kids, coming up with Easter basket ideas for teens can be a little more difficult. They’re not as assumed with gimmicky toys, and some have very strong opinions…

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Why Letting Go of Birthday Parties Is Harder Than I Expected

I gave up asking my almost 15-year-old daughter what she wanted to do for her birthday. After years of her begging me to plan the next party as soon as the other one ended and me assuring her that we had plenty of time to talk about it, the roles have been reversed. Now, I…

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