By Audra Powers What if Our Time Together is Cut Short?
I hear the baby crying on the monitor. I open my eyes, roll out of bed, and stumble to his room.…
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By Krista Ward I am the Parent of a Noisy Scene-Maker
I never, ever thought this would be me—yet here we are. I’m officially the parent of a screamer. A yeller.…
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By Samantha Knaub We May Not Share DNA, But My Heart is Yours
Your blonde hair doesn't match my brown hair. The fact that we have the same big, blue eyes is just…
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By Jaymi Torrez Please Don’t Write Off a Strong-Willed Child—Recognize the Beauty Behind Her Passion
I am the mother of a strong-willed daughter. The proud, frustrated, and exhausted mother, if I'm being honest, but that…
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By Stephanie Lawrence May the Depth of My Love Nourish Your Precious Heart, My Child
I pray you have a childhood filled with magic and wonder. I pray it’s overflowing with love and joyfulness. I…
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By Jessica Johnston Someday Our Little Boys Will Be Men
Once upon a time, a boy was born. He was chub and giggles and endless screaming in the middle of…
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By Alexis Wiktorowski Hold Them as Long as They’ll Let You, Mama—These Moments Are Fleeting and Precious
When I was pregnant with my son, everyone would tell me, “It goes so fast!” and I would just nod…
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By Patrick Danz Why I Stopped Yelling About the Toys on the Floor
Miniature football helmets are everywhere. On any given day, my son’s room is littered with them, with most of the…
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By Sally Shepherd This is 3
This is 3. It’s your first independent swimming lessons, without me in the pool, your swimming teacher telling me you…
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By Jenny Beaulieu Keep Dreaming, Darling Daughter
I have a daughter. She is a dreamer. I never knew having a daughter could stir up so many emotions…
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By Dakota Finley This is Being a Mom of Young Kids
Being a mom to young kids is this weird time in your life where you’re kind of lonely but you’re…
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By Scarlett Longstreet Dear Firstborn, You’re Special
Dear firstborn, you’re special. You are different from your siblings. I know I’m not supposed to say this out loud,…
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