I haven't read Kelly Corrigan's bestselling memoir The Middle Place, but I know several people who loved it. In this video she made to promote her new book, Lift (see the long version; it's totally worth the click), Kelly talks briefly about the vulnerability of raising two daughters.

And yes, now I have a mighty crush on her open and intimate fierceness as a mom.

More big kid links I love:

Check out these Puberty Horror Stories (The Frisky)

Make some Educational Easter Eggs, Yes! (The Stir)

ACLU Urges Action on Mississippi’s Prom Discrimination Suit (AlterNet) 

I Let My Kid Play Violent Video Games (Babble)

Keep Your Child Safe Online (PC Magazine)