A Big Family Can Mean Big Feelings
I'm a mother of six. Some are biological, and some are adopted. I homeschool most of them. I'm a "trauma…
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I'm a mother of six. Some are biological, and some are adopted. I homeschool most of them. I'm a "trauma…
Continue ReadingWhen you’re an OCD momma, you might request an epidural for labor because you know the lack of pain will…
Continue ReadingI want to tell you the story of a little boy who came to live with me when he was…
Continue ReadingMy two oldest kiddos are at the front end of their teen years. I remember that time in my own…
Continue ReadingMy husband and I just celebrated 20 years of marriage last week. For the first five years of our marriage, we…
Continue ReadingDear child, In the days before you could walk or talk, there were times when you would wail—when my rocking…
Continue ReadingYou feel the weight of the funk you’re in. Your mind and heart know that the days are rushing by—that soon…
Continue ReadingA little over a week ago, I received a call from my dad, and over the next 12 hours regarding…
Continue ReadingI got a call from my daughter's first-grade teacher this morning. Her voice was shaky. I was immediately empathetic. See, I've…
Continue ReadingI'm a mom with a foot in two worlds. One foot is in the homeschool world, and one in public school.…
Continue ReadingI’m not a lazy mom, but you might think I am. Our culture seems to praise anxiety and perfectionism-induced performance,…
Continue ReadingLittle girl, Sometimes, you have a hard time finding your place. You joined our family at seven. You were so…
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