By Jennifer Toscano Dear Kids, I’m Growing Alongside You
If only my girls knew I am growing right alongside them. I am learning more about myself every day. If…
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By Kristen Gardiner Without Modern Medicine, Would I Be Here Today?
I wouldn't be a mother without modern medicine. This has a different meaning for me than you might be guessing.…
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By Lisa Brown To the Parents Not Dropping Kids Off At College This Fall
Dear parents who aren’t dropping off their high school graduate at college, I lift you up. We are many. We…
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By Teresa Whiting My Mom Used To Say, “Someday When You’re a Parent You’ll Understand.” It’s Someday, Mom.
Today I walked by your bedroom door and peeked in, out of habit I suppose. I saw your neatly made…
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By Hilary Doyle It’s Nothing Personal When I Say No
I say no. A lot. Over the years, the invitations extended have declined. I’m OK with that. The folks who…
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By Meghan Riney I’ve Forgotten the Wonder of Being a Child
The other night I read something that stopped me in my tracks. I had begun reading aloud the Puffin Classics version…
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By Rachel Zeko You’ll Always Be Mommy’s Little Boy
My dear, sweet firstborn. As the days pass by, your status as an only child is slowly coming to an…
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By Jenny Rapson The New 1980s American Girl Doll is Super Gnarly (No DUH) and I Want Her For ME
Is it wrong to buy an American Girl doll for yourself because you're 43 years old and you want to…
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By Maria Garito Stay Here Awhile, My Child
Stay here a little while. Where new freckles on your nose have formed. Where sun-kissed hair has come to make its…
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By Kayleigh Ake God Smiled the Day He Built the Wild Child
To the mama who feels like all she did today was argue. To the mama who feels like she had…
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By Laura Bailey When I Woke Up This Morning, All I Wanted To Do Was Go Back To Bed
Today, I failed at being a good mom. My kids ate cupcakes and Sprite for breakfast. They watched well over…
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By Becky Beresford Dear Mama, It’s OK if You Feel Like You’ve Made the Wrong Choice
It’s another school morning and I lie awake staring at my ceiling, wondering if I’ve made the wrong choice. There’s…
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