What a Joy it is To Watch You Grow Up
Our children don’t know how amazing they are . . . yet. As we watch our babies grow, it’s fun…
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Show Your Kids the Real You
While we were watching TV together, Luke suddenly said, "Mommy, I don’t want you to change. I love you just…
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Choose Joy Even Now
Sometimes I have to pinch myself to see if I’m dreaming. Some moments are perfect and happy tears form. I…
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Please Don’t Tell Me How To Parent My Child
As we go for our evening walk, I watch my oldest son searching. He is looking for the perfect stick. …
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My Son Has OCD and it Hurts To See Him Struggle
My face falls into my coupled hands as I cover my tired eyes. It's been an all-day adventure of picking…
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You May Not Have a Baby Book, But You Have My Heart Forever
As I put away paperwork from your 2-year doctor visit, I stare into the drawer and see your baby book.…
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Dear Parent Holding Down the Fort, I See You
I see you, the one holding down the fort. Your other half is working a long shift at the hospital,…
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The Bedtime Hoops: 4 Important Questions To Ask Your Kids Every Night
I love my kids, but by bedtime, I’m just exhausted. At 8 p.m., my patience shuts off. It’s like I…
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Thank You, Dollar Angel—Whoever You Are
I plunk down into my restaurant chair, four busy children under 10 scuttling around me. The baby squalling because he…
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Teach Your Son To Help Now So He’ll Serve His Wife Well Later
I had an epiphany tonight. I was walking around the kitchen with a toddler on my hip. My 9-year-old tried…
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