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Here’s to the Daddies Who Raise Little Boys to be Great Men and Little Girls to be Strong Women

Kids, Motherhood
August 2, 2018
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By Lindsay Stauffer

Here’s to the Daddies Who Raise Little Boys to be Great Men and Little Girls to be Strong Women

Here’s to the daddies. The daddies who gently hold a tiny bundle in their arms knowing they’ve been given the…

Moms of Teenagers, I’m a Little Jealous of You

Kids, Motherhood
April 12, 2018
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6 Minute Read

By Lindsay Stauffer

Moms of Teenagers, I’m a Little Jealous of You

I have a tiny confession to make. I’ve been feeling a little bit jealous of you lately, mom of teenagers.…

I Wanted A Daughter But God Knew I Needed Sons

Faith, Kids
March 22, 2018
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By Lindsay Stauffer

I Wanted A Daughter But God Knew I Needed Sons

I was the worst candidate in the world to be a boy mom. I liked calm and quiet. Boys are…

I’m Not a Perfect Mom, But I’m Raising Happy Kids

Kids, Motherhood
March 10, 2018
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By Lindsay Stauffer

I’m Not a Perfect Mom, But I’m Raising Happy Kids

I was thinking the other day how I used to be a perfect mom. You know, back before my kids'…

Postpartum Depression is a Liar and a Thief

Journal, Mental Health
February 16, 2018
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5 Minute Read

By Lindsay Stauffer

Postpartum Depression is a Liar and a Thief

Dear postpartum depression, You’re brilliant. No really, you are. You let me make it through my first pregnancy completely unscathed, with…

Husband, I Need You As We Raise Our Little Ones But I’ll Need You Even More Once They’re Grown

Kids, Relationships
February 14, 2018
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5 Minute Read

By Lindsay Stauffer

Husband, I Need You As We Raise Our Little Ones But I’ll Need You Even More Once They’re Grown

A few days ago, you were leaving for a work trip and couldn’t find your glasses. I laughed as you…

Yesterday I Held You. Today I’m Letting Go.

Kids, Motherhood, School
August 9, 2017
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4 Minute Read

By Lindsay Stauffer

Yesterday I Held You. Today I’m Letting Go.

Yesterday I held you. I smiled as I watched your eyes fluttering like butterfly wings, as you finally surrendered and…

Yesterday I Told my Husband Sometimes I Regret Having Kids

Kids, Motherhood
August 1, 2017
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6 Minute Read

By Lindsay Stauffer

Yesterday I Told my Husband Sometimes I Regret Having Kids

Yesterday I told my husband sometimes I regret having kids. So just in case you were feeling bad about your…

Grief
June 19, 2017
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4 Minute Read

By Lindsay Stauffer

The Day My Body Betrayed Me

My body betrayed me today. I woke up to painful cramps and heavy bleeding and I instantly knew, in my…

Child Loss, Grief
June 15, 2017
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4 Minute Read

By Lindsay Stauffer

The Day My Body Betrayed Me

My body betrayed me today. I woke up to painful cramps and heavy bleeding and I instantly knew, in my…

My Life With Littles – As Told Through Popular 90’s Music

Humor, Kids
June 13, 2017
1.4K Views
6 Minute Read

By Lindsay Stauffer

My Life With Littles – As Told Through Popular 90’s Music

I’m a music lover. There’s just something about it… the beat, the chords, the lyrics… it goes through the heart…

My Husband Broke my Mama Heart with Five Little Words

Kids, Motherhood
June 6, 2017
2.2K Views
5 Minute Read

By Lindsay Stauffer

My Husband Broke my Mama Heart with Five Little Words

“The way he follows you around and never wants to leave your side? I’d give anything for that.” I'd give anything…