I’m the Reliable Mom
From a really young age, I understood that I wasn’t the fun friend. I was the friend worried about the…
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Lizzie Michalak
May You Feel Seen on Mother’s Day, No Matter Who You Are
I see you. On this bright day full of flowers and joy. I see you fighting back the tears. I…
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What If You Say Yes?
I, like most people, am a creature of habit. I love the things in life that make me comfortable. I…
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If You’re In the Middle of a Storm, Hold On—Joy Is Coming
What do you do in the middle of a stormy season? You know the season I’m talking about—when your faith…
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I Love Watching the Bond Between My Kids and Their Grandma Grow
What a joy and a privilege it is to have a bond with your grandma. Oh, but what a joy…
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Don’t Be a Doormat Friend
From my teen years into my late 20s, I was the friend people would come to when they needed something—and…
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There are So Many Beautiful Moments Ahead
The first things you hear after the pregnancy test turns positive are "Congratulations!" and “Just you wait.” That second phrase…
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Right Now I’m a Mom Who’s Not Ready to Let Go
We’re doing it. We’re applying, touring, and submitting pre-school applications. It feels a lot like my college application days, and…
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I’m a Mom Who Reads and is Raising Readers
Since childhood, I’ve been lost in a world of books. My first true memory of falling in love with a…
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I’m So Lucky to Have Parents Like Mine
I was reminded recently that not everyone has parents like mine. I’ve always known it in theory, but seeing it…
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I Come Alive at Christmas
It’s time again. Time for the lights and the trees and candy canes and tiny porcelain village homes. It’s time…
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Dear New NICU Mom, You Are Strong
Author's note: September is NICU awareness month. As I reflect on our four-year anniversary of becoming NICU parents, these are…
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