August 16, 2019
by Maralee
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I have six kids and the oldest is twelve. Our family has been in the habit of adding a baby to the mix every couple years either through adoption, birth or foster care. But a few years ago, we found … Continue reading
June 28, 2019
by Maralee
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I signed my daughter up for a felt crafting class offered by our local public school. I was excited for her to do it not only because I know how much she loves that kind of creative crafting, but because … Continue reading
April 24, 2018
by Maralee
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Dear Mom, I read Molly Ringwald’s thoughts about “The Breakfast Club” all these years after those John Hughes movies made her a star. Something about what she was expressing sounded familiar. It sounded like something you would say. She talked … Continue reading
December 16, 2012
by Maralee
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To My Son’s Teacher, I wish I could turn away from the developing news out of Connecticut. As I sit snuggled up to my own six year-old it all feels too personal. I can only imagine the pain those mamas … Continue reading
September 10, 2012
by Maralee
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Well, I’m filing this one under “thank goodness I didn’t already ruin my child”. Have you seen this article about how it may actually be okay to let your baby cry a little at bedtime? You can find it here: … Continue reading