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I’m Thrilled My Kids Are Back at School—Does That Make Me a Bad Parent? Original

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By Melissa Willets Verified
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Credit: monkeybusinessimages / Getty Images It’s normal for parents to feel relief when school routines return after a long summer. Wanting structure and time for yourself doesn’t mean you love your kids any less. A mix of emotions during back-to-school transitions is completely okay and part of parenting. It wasn’t too long ago that I was counting down the days until the end of the school year.
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I Already Had ‘18 Summers’ With My Daughter—Here’s Why I Refuse To Call Them the Last Original

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By Melissa Willets Verified
| Parents Verified
Credit: GettyImages/Tetra/Marc Romanelli The “18 Summers” trend can remind parents to be present, but it can also create guilt and pressure. Families do not need perfect summer memories to build strong, loving relationships. Staying close to your kids can mean enjoying time together long after they turn 18. According to a new trend online, I have just enjoyed my very last summer with my 18-year-old. Forever. It’s over. I will no longer get to spend another summer with her ever again.
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School Apps Were Supposed to Make Parenting Easier—So Why Do They Make Me So Anxious? Original

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By Melissa Willets Verified, Sarah Scott Verified
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Credit: Kerkez / Getty Images School apps can help parents stay informed about their child’s progress and activities, but they can also feel overwhelming. Experts recommend balancing app use with face-to-face communication to build stronger relationships with teachers. Schools should offer alternatives to apps for families who prefer traditional communication methods or face technology challenges.
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