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Poems about Parenting Young Children

Poems about Parenting Young Children

Two poems about parenting young children and a novelty mug giveaway.

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Mark Leidner
Oct 15, 2023
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Money for Kids

My kids are upset with me
because they think I was mocking them
when they saw a penny on the ground
and I told them to reach down
and “get that bag.” I have been
trying to explain to them
for half an hour
that when you’re a kid
with no money of your own
even one worthless coin
is a huge amount of money.


Poem to be Printed on a Mug

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