By Angela Anagnost-Repke Six Reasons to Befriend a Mom Who’s Been There, Done That
It was a Michigan February blizzard. My eighteen-month-old and three-year-old were sick for the 82nd time that season. I knew…
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By Amy Weatherly I’m Really Not a Scrooge, I’m Just Trying to Find Jesus
My Christmas tree is not up right now, and I don’t even care. I hate putting that thing up and…
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By Lauren Eberspacher Pooping Alone, and Other Things Moms Aren’t Allowed to do Without an Audience
My plan was in place: everyone had a snack, Mickey Mouse was on tv, and the baby was down for…
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By Anne Metz A Letter to Teachers in December
Dear Mrs. Soanso and Mrs. Whasername, December has been an incredibly busy month for our family. Aside from regular Christmas…
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By Jenny Leboffe Public Displays of Affection are Good for your Marriage and Family
Kiss me at the door when our work day is done. Hold my hand in the kitchen as we miracle…
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By Amanda Idleman My Last One
The last first birthday celebration is coming soon. One. One is big. It’s a celebration of having survived so many…
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By Katie Weber This is Anxiety
I just want to shut if off. Make the constant, nonstop thoughts just pause for one minute. My brain never…
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By Tracey Segarra Reconnecting Around the Dinner Table
“Mom, you’ve got to fill out the FAFSA financial aid form this weekend!” “Mom, if I agree to go to…
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By Lisa Leshaw The Dreaded Christmas Letter
I am always fascinated by this time of the season when people you have not heard from for an entire…
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By Michelle Koch Santa Isn’t Coming Anymore, But Faith Remains
Tonight, Santa died at our house. Our almost-9-year-old asked in his most serious voice for the truth about Santa Claus…
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By Annie Henriksen The Place That Restores My Weary Soul
We all have those special places, where we walk into that space and we feel at home. No matter how…
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By Tiffany Campione When Mom Guilt Gets You Down, Lean On Me
We sat at the island in the kitchen sipping coffee. It had been over a year since we had seen…
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