The Mother Look

Mothers have some sort of look that makes all your secrets pour out of you. They’re like mind readers. Kind mind readers, who only want the best for you.

But when dads try to do the same, it looks as if they’re doing the opposite. Attempting to stare right through you, like a window.

Mothers have some sort of look. 

Mothers have The Mother Look.

-Tegan Miller age 10 Killington Elementary

 
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Ms. Gormly

VT

YWP Instructor

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