By Kendra Barnes I’ve Grown Out of a Lot of Things This Year—Including Fitting In
My whole life, I’ve put myself in boxes. Some were a bit big. Some were totally the wrong shape. Some…
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As Your Mom, I No Longer Control Your Happiness—And That’s Tough
Hey, sweetie . . . it's mom. I’ve been feeling a little unsettled lately. Not just "life is crazy and…
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By Melissa Ohden I Miss My Daughter’s Friends, Too
As the pandemic has separated us from those we love, I’ve been surprised by some of the people I miss…
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By Shannon Whitmore The Silent Struggle of Secondary Infertility
Another negative pregnancy test. Another period. Another cycle begins. Another hope for a child ends. I mourn my loss quietly…
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By Stephanie Kramm It Felt Like Forever
It felt like forever when you were a week past your due date, all snuggly and content inside me, patiently…
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By Shelbie Farmer Mama and Jesus Love You, No Matter What
My little ones, you are so smart. You are funny. You are caring. You are brave. You have hearts that…
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By Laura Bailey To the Mom Who Just Dropped Her Kids Off At School: It’s OK To Cry
I told myself I wasn't going to cry. We were ready to go back to school: a new bookbag, a…
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By Natasha Smith She’s a Teenager Now, But I Still Find Myself Watching Her
I probably took a million pictures of her . . . just this year. Or was it just this month.…
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By Stacy Ritter A Little Quality Time May Be Just What You Both Need
It is easy to feel like you aren't a good mom. Like you are failing. Here’s my story on how…
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By Jennifer Bailey Please RSVP—Kids Deserve Respect, Too
I’m brought to tears when I read about children having no friends or classmates show up to celebrate their special…
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Being a Mother Will Break You
Staying at home with your kids will break you. Let me tell you why parents who stay home with their…
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By Chelsey McCarthy This Isn’t How I Pictured Your First Year of Life
Your first year of life hasn’t at all been what I had imagined, I’ve said it a hundred times. I…
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