I’m going to be honest here. The first time I read this submission, I had to stop. It was too raw. The crazy thing is, it’s written by the aunt of a teen. Not someone parenting a teenager day-to-day. And…
Read MoreAs a soccer parent, I’m feeling all the feels reading this, our first Becoming Selene submission. Thank you so much to our submitter for sharing this story. Soccer is the sport here, but I suspect baseball, lacrosse, basketball, theater and…
Read MoreI promised a midweek post, but that didn’t happen. I’ve got the first submission edited and ready for you — in my head. I’ll get it on the screen soon enough. College admission decisions begin to roll out this week…
Read MoreRemember how I said I relied on mom bloggers to learn about parenting when my children were young? One of the most impactful posts I ever encountered was from Glennon Doyle. I still read it from time to time and…
Read MoreIf you haven’t read the post launching Becoming Selene, please check that out first. If you’ve read that post and aren’t sure you have any stories to share, here’s a list of prompts or ideas that may get the juices…
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Read MoreIt’s said that in adolescence, mothers transition from being the sun around which their children orbit to being the moon, always lingering nearby and casting a glowing light. In Greek mythology, Selene was the moon goddess, personified. This space exists…
Read MoreI traveled solo this weekend and one benefit to being alone in the car is that I can set my radio to whatever I choose. Think less KidzBop and more NPR. While traveling I heard an interview with Bailey Davis,…
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