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I Took My Kid’s Phone Away and My Parents Gave Them a New One
So, there I was, standing in my living room, feeling like a general in a very one-sided war. My kid’s phone usage had spiraled out of control, and it was […]
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I Read My Teen’s Messages After a Red Flag and Now They Hate Me
So, there I was, enjoying a quiet Saturday morning, sipping my coffee, and scrolling through social media when I noticed something unsettling. A friend of mine, let’s call her Lisa, […]
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My Teen Called Me Abusive Because I Set a Curfew
So, picture this: you’re just doing your job as a parent, setting a curfew for your teenager, and suddenly you’re hit with the bombshell—“You’re abusive!” Ouch. That one stings, doesn’t […]
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My MIL Keeps Telling My Kid Rules Don’t Apply at Grandma’s House
Ah, grandmas. They have a way of bending the rules, don’t they? Whether it’s sneaking in a few extra cookies before dinner or letting your little one stay up past […]
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My Kid Lied About Homework for Weeks and I Feel Like a Failure
Ah, the joys of parenting! Just when you think you’ve got a handle on things, life throws you a curveball. I mean, who knew that a simple homework assignment could […]
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My Husband Keeps Undermining Discipline and My Kid Knows It
So, let’s talk about a little thing that’s been brewing in the parenting pot: discipline, or rather, the lack thereof when one partner isn’t on the same page. Picture this: […]
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My Kid Won’t Eat Anything but Nuggets and Everyone Judges Me
Picture this: you’re at a dinner party, trying to navigate the treacherous waters of small talk when someone casually asks about your kid’s eating habits. You take a deep breath, […]
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I Told My Kid They Can’t Quit a Sport and Now They Won’t Speak to Me
So, picture this: You’re sitting across the kitchen table from your kid, and they’ve just dropped the bombshell that they want to quit their soccer team. After a long, exhausting […]
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My Kid’s Coach Says They Need to “Toughen Up” and I’m Furious
There I was, sipping my coffee and preparing for a peaceful Saturday morning, when I received a text from my kid’s coach that knocked the wind out of me. “Your […]
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My Kid’s School Sent a Note About My Parenting and I’m Embarrassed
Picture this: I’m sipping my morning coffee, scrolling through my emails, when I stumble upon a note from my kid’s school. At first, I think it’s just another routine communication […]
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