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Go Ahead, Brag About Your Kids

September 4, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 15 Comments

No, really. Do it. Right now. In the comments. You think I’m kidding? I’m not. You see, recently I was talking to my mom about a woman I know (no, not you) who tends to toot her kids’ horn a lot. And you know what she said? “Well, we all think our kids are pretty […]

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Doing My Job…With Pride

May 31, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 10 Comments

For close to six years, Lenny and I did everything in our power to foster Big’s confidence. He was quiet, cautious and easily got lost in a crowd. When kindergarten started, we worried. Would he make friends? Would he speak up? Would he feel good about his place in the class? In the world? About […]

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