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I Screwed Up Today (or, Parenthood is Not for Sissies)

Picture this: It is 7:45 a.m., and my children and I are walking into school. My 9 year-old walks two steps ahead, just out of arm’s length and just far enough so that I don’t see the sour expression on … Continue reading

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Today’s newspaper column: “What to do when one parent becomes The Chosen One”

Today’s column in The Greenville News came about because, for the past several months, my daughters have much preferred their father over me. He is the favorite. Yep. Mama is #2. It’s awesome. To read, click here.

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New column: “Who needs sleep, anyway?”

Today’s new column in The Greenville News is for all the sleepless people. Who also go by the alias “parents.” Enjoy! Read it here.  

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New column: “All moms need a variety of mama-friends”

Today’s column in The Greenville News is for all the mamas–and all the parents, male or female–going through this parenting journey. Because no matter where we are on the journey, we need friends who’ve been there, friends who are there … Continue reading

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Today’s column: “The older people are right: It goes by so fast”

My daughter is turning 6 years old, so today’s new column in The Greenville News is for her. Because the old people are right. To read, click here.

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New column: “When you’re a parent, hits just keep on coming”

Happy Thursday, folks! Today’s newspaper column is up at The Greenville News. It’s about how parenthood is a constant lesson in humility. And a little tidbit about how I had to take off my pants in public. Read here. Enjoy!

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Thursday Newspaper Column: Going Back to School with a Family at Home

Happy Thursday, all! Here’s the link to today’s newspaper column: “Back to school with a family a whole new ballgame.” It’s all about parenting, family, returning to school, and the fact that kids can sense that a mama finally has … Continue reading

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