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A Lesson in Holding Space for Your Teen to Talk

An otherwise routine car ride turned into one of my favorite memories of my middle child’s teen life.

An Open Letter to My Daughter’s Birth Mother

You and I are inextricably linked as mothers to one daughter, and she to both of us.

Blue Eyeliner

Sometime during the summer between finishing middle school and beginning high school, I had 12 inches of my long blonde hair cut off and started wearing make up. I don’t recall a specific conversation with my mom about allowing me to wear makeup or whether there were any rules. My mom had always been aContinue reading “Blue Eyeliner”

How and Why I Became a Football Mom

Looking back, I was the least likely football mom. I did not play football and it was not part of my background. Today, I find myself steadfast in defense of my sons’ pursuit of their passion. Life is meant to be lived and tomorrow is not promised. I neither deny science related to concussions, whichContinue reading “How and Why I Became a Football Mom”