By Kimberly Yavorski Dear Daughter, We Are So Much Alike
You recently turned 21—a milestone age. Yes, at 18 you became an adult, but at 21 you now have full…
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Grown Children
By Leah Porritt To the Grandparents Who Live Far Away, We Feel Your Love
Dear out-of-town grandparent, I see you in your house over there. Too far for me to see, but familiar enough…
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By Kristin Schlegel To the Grieving Mother: You Did Everything You Could
Dear mama, I understand how hard this is for you, as much as one bereaved mother can relate to another.…
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By Candice Haga 5 Tips For Dealing With a Toxic Mother-in-Law
Many people admit to having difficulty establishing and maintaining relationships with their in-laws, however having a toxic mother-in-law can be…
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By Jenny Albers My Parents Are Aging and I Worry
I woke suddenly in the wee hours of the morning, unsure if it was the pounding thunder that had startled…
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By Chelsea Ohlemiller The Day She Dies
The day she dies a piece of you will die, too. You’ll learn this is a piece you cannot fill.…
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By Britt LeBoeuf To the Mother of My Son’s Future Wife
To the mother of my son’s future wife, I’m in the midst of dirty diapers and temper tantrums, but I…
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By Shelby Spear To the Mommas in the Weeds: God’s Got You
So, this just happened. My baby walked barefoot across the stage to receive her college diploma yesterday. Now I sit…
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By Charissa West 383 Years of Parenting Boils Down to Nana’s 4 Truths
My grandmother had seven kids in six years (no twins), and as a colonel’s wife, she spent large periods of…
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By Christine Carter Dear High School Graduate: Now is Your Time to Make the Life You Want
Dear High School Graduate, This is such an exciting time for you and I want to congratulate you on your…
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A Good Mom is the Greatest Gift I’ve Ever Been Given
As a kid, I always thought Mother’s Day was kind of stupid. After all, you have a birthday. Why did…
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By Megan Houston Sager In Parenting, the Power of Presence is Real
When a screech owl moved into our owl house outside the kitchen window earlier this winter, I felt lucky. I enjoyed…
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