By Jessica Swanda Want to Support a Mom in Your Life? Tell Her She’s Doing a Good Job.
Some days, I just need to hear I’m doing a good job. You know the days. The ones when nothing…
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I’m Just a Little Boy, but Daddy You’re Teaching Me How to Be a Man
I’m only a little boy, still too young to tie my own shoes or make my own breakfast. My days…
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Work from Home Life is Harder than I Thought
Before becoming a mom, I didn’t like the idea of leaving my children all day to go to work. But…
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Little One, May You Always Be Proud To Be An American
Dear Son, You have had the distinct privilege of being born an American. I hope you never forget what that…
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Showing Up for Your People Is Easier Than You Think and Means More Than You Know
“I’m so sorry to cancel our dinner together this weekend, but my husband is sick and my baby is teething…
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Dear 2020 Baby, You Changed Everything
Dear 2020 baby, Before you were born, before you even existed, I wondered if I would stay home with you.…
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Our Parents Met Their First Grandbaby Through a Hospital Window, and it Was the Sweetest Thing Ever
I bought my firstborn into this world on June 17, 2020, in a labor and delivery ward with closed waiting…
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Even When Memory Fails, Love Remains
My great-grandmother lived a difficult life. She grew up during the Great Depression and its harsh aftereffects. Once married, her…
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What Single Millennials Wish You Knew
I’m a single millennial who’s experienced intense pressure to begin a relationship that I don’t want. And I’m not the…
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