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A few mornings ago, my daughter texted me from upstairs in her bedroom while I was downstairs making my coffee. “Do you have time to make me some scrambled eggs your new way?” she asked. “Of course, I ...

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Last summer, my daughter walked into our family room one evening and sat beside me. Ever since my brain tumor, I have struggled with a loss of identity. (Photo courtesy of KC Thompson) “Mom, we need ...

I’m writing this after a failed attempt at a holiday family vacation with my three children, 10 years after my divorce, while sipping tequila on the rocks, bingeing the fifth season of Emily in Paris, ...

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After an extended winter break, I said goodbye to my three college-aged sons. I hugged each of them tightly, told them I loved them, and added my usual reminder to “make good decisions.” As a ...

Like most parents, I text with my teens regularly, and I feel fairly competent: I’m a good communicator, know the lingo, and understand the ins and outs of texting with teens. Or so I thought. Rules ...