You Don’t Need a Best Friend
As our kids grow into teenagers, their social worlds get complicated fast. Friendships that once seemed effortless start…
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I thought I was raising my kids. They have been raising me.
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First Time, Every Time
The other day, one of my kids told me about a friendship snub. I could feel the advice forming before they had finished. I thought I understood what…
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Being Hurt Doesn’t Always Mean Someone Has Wronged You
Teenage friendships have been on my mind lately, especially how differently two people can see the same situation.…
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Sometimes I watch my children navigate a situation and think I know exactly why they are frustrated. Then…
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