As a young mom, I assumed everyone was kidding when they said, “Wait till your kids get older. It only gets harder.” But if I allowed myself to think about it, I panicked.
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The Toughest Lessons Of Motherhood
Posted on 18 November 2021.
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What Are the Most Shocking Things about Adult Sons?
Posted on 12 July 2021.
Wait. I’ve been a Mom almost 30 years? How did that happen? One moment my boys are sipping juice boxes. The next they’re playing Beer Pong in the basement.
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Parents Report Butting Heads With A Grandparent
Posted on 17 August 2020.
Blame, shame and disagreements between parents and grandparents over parenting choices like discipline, meals and TV time can strain relationships.
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My Kids Are Older, So I Can Stop Worrying, Right?
Posted on 20 January 2020.
My son Patrick and his band mates toured the Midwest recently. I followed their progress on Facebook as they drove from Connecticut to Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa and Pennsylvania.
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Need An Estate Plan
Posted on 06 June 2018.
Grandparents raising their grandchildren is not a new trend but today the number of grandparents doing so is trending significantly upwards.
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Grandparents Raising Grandkids: 3 Things to Know
Posted on 13 August 2017.
Oftentimes, grandparents become primary caregivers due to unforeseen circumstances. Here are three things those taking on this responsibility should consider.
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