It was terrifying to hear my husband screaming as he was attacked in our building. But we learned a surprising lesson from it.… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Essays
![Now That My Kids are Teens, I Feel Like I’m Losing My Mom Job [Grown & Flown]](http://mommymeansit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/PMF-5-ways-losing-my-mom-job-all-platforms.png)
Now That My Kids are Teens, I Feel Like I’m Losing My Mom Job [Grown & Flown]
When we have dedicated so much of our adulthood to parenting our kids, it’s alarming when they no longer need us. There are so many things we’ve learned through parenting, though.… Continue Reading
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Parenting Your Teen Who Didn’t Go Off to College [Grown & Flown]
I really needed some advice about parenting my young adult child who still lived at home. I turned to my cousin, who had raised two such children. Her advice really helped.… Continue Reading
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How to Advocate for a Child with an Invisible Illness [Today’s Parent]
I was perplexed by my daughter’s symptoms, but so were doctors. She needed someone to advocate for her and I needed to learn how to do that. Many parents share this struggle. Here are some tips.… Continue Reading
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