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Motherhood
October 4, 2022
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By Esther Vandersluis

As a Mom, I’m Always On

Yesterday, my kids made to-do lists as I do, they pretended to be Mom in their play, and they wanted…

Kids, Motherhood
February 22, 2019
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By Esther Vandersluis

When Mama’s Always Busy

“Mommy never plays with us because she is always getting ready.” Ouch. Those were the words my 4-year-old told my…

We’re Not Meant to Find Fulfillment in Our Children

Faith, Motherhood
July 16, 2018
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By Esther Vandersluis

We’re Not Meant to Find Fulfillment in Our Children

I start my day with an early morning wake up call from my three-year-old. She walks slowly over to my…

Why I’m Letting Go of the Lies I’ve Always Told Myself

Faith, Journal
June 18, 2018
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By Esther Vandersluis

Why I’m Letting Go of the Lies I’ve Always Told Myself

Growing up, I was the youngest in my family, by five years, 10 years, 12 years, and 15 years. You…

My Hurting Heart Was Masked By Motherhood

Mental Health, Motherhood
May 21, 2018
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By Esther Vandersluis

My Hurting Heart Was Masked By Motherhood

I was trying to escape motherhood and I didn't realize it. I was in a dark place and I didn't…

5 Things You Should Know About My Baby With a Feeding Tube

Kids, Motherhood
February 7, 2018
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By Esther Vandersluis

5 Things You Should Know About My Baby With a Feeding Tube

It had been about two weeks and we desperately needed to get out of the house. With a two-and-a-half-year-old and…

I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me This About Breastfeeding

Health, Motherhood
January 20, 2018
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By Esther Vandersluis

I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me This About Breastfeeding

Hey mama-to-be, You are pregnant. Ah, the excitement is building. A BABY. Whether you've been trying for years or you…

I Didn’t Sleep Train and I Have No Regrets

Kids, Motherhood
January 9, 2018
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By Esther Vandersluis

I Didn’t Sleep Train and I Have No Regrets

"Don't let them sleep with you." "You will create bad habits." "Don't give in to their cries." "Stay strong." That's…

Faith, Journal
December 3, 2017
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By Esther Vandersluis

Christmas Through Little Eyes

She takes a deep breath as she slowly creaks her way down to the dark, dusty, cobwebby basement to pull…

Health, Kids
November 30, 2017
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By Esther Vandersluis

There’s No ‘Right’ Way to Feed a Baby

I feed my baby from a tube with a syringe. Sometimes. And sometimes I feed her from a bottle. I…

Humor, Journal
November 25, 2017
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By Esther Vandersluis

Why I Don’t Shop At Target

Dear American Friends, Do you know how good you have it? Because sometimes, I think you forget. I know, I…

Why I’m Skipping Thanksgiving Dinner This Year

Journal, Motherhood
November 22, 2017
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By Esther Vandersluis

Why I’m Skipping Thanksgiving Dinner This Year

This is my Thanksgiving this year: Thanksgiving with no Thanksgiving dinner. I think it's a first for me. No turkey to…