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Learning how to forgive myself for a childhood accident

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I was 10. I loved my cat, Gizmo. And I killed him. By Michael Gentry

January 27, 2019 Family

Not every child needs to read in kindergarten

A cartoon drawing of a bookshelf of classic children's books
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My son’s teacher said he needed the gift of time. She was right. By Jessica Smock

September 24, 2018 Culture, Parenting Advice

The very last bath of childhood

two little boys covered in bath-time bubbles
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I can’t imagine a time without children in my house, just as one month ago I could not imagine an evening without bath time. By Kelli Kirk

April 18, 2018 Family

I’m the one who got away: an author Q&A

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Motherwell interviews Andrea Jarrell about her debut memoir, which touches on themes of motherhood, desire and vulnerability.

August 22, 2017 Books

The so-called simplicity of boys

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I can’t help but think ideas about simplicity mask ideas about masculinity, and what it is, and isn’t, okay to feel.
By Ashley Lefrak Grider

December 15, 2016 Culture
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