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Co-Parenting With a Narcissist
I recently saw a meme that triggered me, and if I wasn’t divorced and sharing custody of my kids, I would have totally related to it and laughed and moved on. But, I am...
True Life: I Read My Kid’s Phone, Now What?
My daughter received a cell phone for her birthday the summer before 6th grade, and she’s currently in 7th grade. We set up protections on the phone, such as she can’t download apps without...
When School Choice Goes Wrong
It took me two years to not feel anxious when my phone rang during school hours. I had to tell current teachers to please start by saying, "Nothing is wrong," or send me a...
I Admit It, I Am Losing the Mental Health Battle
My mama always told me what didn’t kill me would make me stronger. She was wrong, so very wrong. I can scroll through Insta and see a ton of memes and reels about mental...
View From the Kitchen Table
The last time you heard from me, I was crying on the dirty kitchen floor with my snoring dog. Tonight, I’m crying from my kitchen table (at least I was able to get off...
Dear Parent, From a (Burned-Out) Teacher: How You Can Be a Good Resource for...
As we embark on the new school year, I want to give you some insight into my end-of-the-year reflection. I hope you can use my reflection to prepare for the upcoming school year.
After the...
Dear Parent, From a Teacher: 3 Tips for Keeping the School Year Organized
It’s that time of year when the summer is winding down and families are starting to get prepared for the new school year. Maybe it’s slowly adjusting to an earlier bedtime, buying new school...
Dear Parent, From a Teacher: Get Involved In Your Child’s Schooling
I have been an elementary school teacher for 23 years. Parent involvement has decreased a lot in the past 7–10 years, and it affects the children more than parents know. Parents seem to not...
View From the Kitchen Floor
Have you been here? Crying on the kitchen floor? I never thought this would be me, but here I am.
After 14 years of marriage, I have found myself divorced with two kids who now...
The Death of Youth Rec Sports
Parents of babies and young kids, prepare yourself now. Youth rec sports is not what it used to be. Perhaps it is because we live in the second fastest-growing city in the country, but...
Love Is Patient. Love Is Kind. Love Should Never Hurt… Right?
They say you never forget your first love. For the most part, it's true. But I am one of those people who would give anything to forget mine. It was butterflies... until it wasn't....
When Cancer Unexpectedly Hits Your Husband’s Family
I'll never forget the moment my husband walked through the front door around noon on a Tuesday. He threw his work bag down and flung his sunglasses across the entry table, threw his phone...