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5 Years of Decembers

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5 Years of Decembers

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Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe at jenniferwolfe.net.
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It’s been five and a half years since I started blogging; five Decembers that I’ve shared my stories with all of you, and 50 Decembers that I’ve been learning life’s lessons. This December, I decided to look back and see what themes popped up during the final month of the past years, and I was […]

A Letter To Parents Leaving Their Kids At College

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A Letter To Parents Leaving Their Kids At College

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Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe at jenniferwolfe.net.
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Dear moms and dads, People ask me what it’s like to leave your baby at college; they say they can’t imagine the time when their now-little child will leave them. In the middle of naps and Cheerio snacks and sippy cups, they can’t envision ever having their child not hanging all over them. As they […]

What Parenting Battles Are You Fighting?

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What Parenting Battles Are You Fighting?

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Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe at jenniferwolfe.net.
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He said to me the other day, “Mom, I don’t get it. Sometimes you’re totally chill, and then sometimes you want to know everything. You need to trust me. I’m not crazy, you know.” That one got me thinking. Am I that inconsistent? Or is he just smart enough to see what’s really going on […]

How To Know If You’re An Optimist – And 6 Easy Ways To Become One

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How To Know If You’re An Optimist – And 6 Easy Ways To Become One

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optimism (ˈɒptɪˌmɪzəm) n 1. the tendency to expect the best and see the best in all things       2. hopefulness; confidence       We’ve all heard it before – are you a ‘cup half full’ or a ‘cup half empty’ kind of person. Me? I never knew – and still don’t know – quite […]

“Boyhood” and All Those Blurry, Emotional Parenting Moments

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“Boyhood” and All Those Blurry, Emotional Parenting Moments

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I was chatting with an online friend the other day about the German plane crash and all the scary situations going on around the world, and she confessed that by the end of the day, she just wanted to step away from everything. I could completely relate. At times, the news absolutely sends me into […]