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  • Has Parenting Become too Precious

    Lucy Miller Robinson January 11, 2024 essays

    As parents, we give everything we have to make these little people happy. Maybe we're doing too much.

    My Son’s Birthday Party Was a Bust

    Lucy Miller Robinson November 16, 2023 essays

    A stepmom learns many lessons after trying to throw the perfect birthday party for her son.

    birthday, party, step mom, grandmother, a-list, lessons, perfection, expectations, fear

    On Failing as a Mother

    Lucy Miller Robinson July 20, 2023 essays

    When my children misbehave and I am not in the healthiest state of mind to respond, I often mirror their behavior. It's easier to forgive them than myself. 

    motherhood, parenting, forgiveness, frustrations, failure, lessons, childhood

    My Evil Twin

    Lucy Miller Robinson April 19, 2021 essays

    By Lucy Robinson. It's amazing how swiftly I can switch between irritability and softness.

    temper, pregnancy, hormones, parenting, motherhood

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