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Saying Goodbye to My Students Is the Hardest Part of Teaching

Living
April 7, 2025
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By Raiyah Hurt

Saying Goodbye to My Students Is the Hardest Part of Teaching

Here's the thing about teaching: it’s the most magical, wonderful, and rewarding job out there. Every year, you get to…

There’s No Such Thing as a Perfectly Balanced Life

Living, Motherhood
October 3, 2024
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By Raiyah Hurt

There’s No Such Thing as a Perfectly Balanced Life

Balance—let me tell you what I’ve learned about it. Almost seven years into motherhood, I’m finally starting to understand what…

Child, Kids, Motherhood
August 5, 2024
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By Raiyah Hurt

First Grade Is a Big Year

The beginning of a new school year always comes with little reminders that our babies are growing up. It’s a…

Kids, Living, Motherhood
May 17, 2024
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By Raiyah Hurt

Always Choose Adventure

Here’s the thing about traveling with little kids. Is it hard? Sometimes. Sometimes it looks like a whole carry-on dedicated…

Grown Children, Living, Motherhood
April 27, 2024
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By Raiyah Hurt

Let the Grandparents Overdo It

A while ago, a heavy barstool fell on my daughter's toes. We were up late icing and elevating. I texted…

Baby, Motherhood, Toddler
March 9, 2024
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By Raiyah Hurt

When Your Baby becomes a Big Boy

My son recently learned how to climb out of things, so I asked my husband to take the side off…

3 Things Our Family Does To Limit Screen Time

Living
January 3, 2024
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By Raiyah Hurt

3 Things Our Family Does To Limit Screen Time

Adults need screen time limits too. I know, it sounds silly. You’re probably like, “Wait what? I moved out of…

Motherhood, Toddler
October 7, 2023
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By Raiyah Hurt

I Miss the Fingerprints on the Glass

The absence of fingerprints is loud. I know, I know. We’ve heard it a million times before from seniors and…

When It Comes To Friendship, Keep Reaching Out

Friendship, Living
September 5, 2023
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By Raiyah Hurt

When It Comes To Friendship, Keep Reaching Out

Just keep reaching out. Even if the fallout isn’t your fault. Even if they don’t text or call back. Even…

Marriage
March 12, 2023
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By Raiyah Hurt

Let Us Grow Old Together

Dear husband, May our love grow in millions of ways, but may it never grow old. This life we’re living…

To the Mom of Teens: One Day They’ll Come Back To You

Motherhood, Teen
August 23, 2022
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4 Minute Read

By Raiyah Hurt

To the Mom of Teens: One Day They’ll Come Back To You

Mamas of teenagers: you’ll be “cool” again soon, I promise. To young children, it doesn’t get cooler than your mom.…

Baby, Friendship, Motherhood
August 16, 2022
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2 Minute Read

By Raiyah Hurt

I Love Having a Friend With a New Baby

To my sweet friend with a newborn, Thank you. This stage you’re in is the sweetest, most innocent, and challenging…

Raiyah Hurt

Raiyah Hurt

Saying Goodbye to My Students Is the Hardest Part of Teaching

There’s No Such Thing as a Perfectly Balanced Life

First Grade Is a Big Year

Always Choose Adventure

Let the Grandparents Overdo It

When Your Baby becomes a Big Boy

3 Things Our Family Does To Limit Screen Time

I Miss the Fingerprints on the Glass

When It Comes To Friendship, Keep Reaching Out

Let Us Grow Old Together

To the Mom of Teens: One Day They’ll Come Back To You

I Love Having a Friend With a New Baby

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