By Shannon Lenz Miscarriage Made Me a Dog Mom
I grew up with a farmer’s mentality when it came to animals. We had some pets but they lived outside.…
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By Isa Down An Open Letter to My Son About Mass Violence
Dear Son: You won’t remember today, but you will know its affects. You will grow of age in a world…
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By Maralee Bradley What Your Foster Kids Can’t Do
When it comes to parenting, I think realistic expectations are an important part of maintaining your sanity. This is doubly…
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By Candace Kikkert The Booger On The Wall
My husband and I have been attending a new church for about a year now and are part of a…
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By Bailey Koch Mommy – Why Do Things Like This Keep Happening?
I was in middle school when Columbine happened, high school when 9/11 occurred. It was so confusing. What would cause…
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By Megan Launchbaugh I’m Not Afraid to Discipline Your Child. Here’s Why.
We were at one of those "Mommy and Me" classes. He was three. My daughter was one. They were "socializing,"…
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By Marisa Ulrich Old School Kids in a Brave New World
I wouldn't exactly call my kids deprived, though sometimes their peers stare goggle-eyed when we tell them things like we…
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By Alethea Mshar This Social Media Post Disgusts Me
I was just scrolling through my Facebook feed and saw this. It read: "Today I had to go to Lowe's.…
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By Julie Hoag Celebrating the Somersault – Boys of Summer
My feet sink into the garden muck. The rain has been coming and coming this summer. The humid Minnesota afternoon…
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A Different View On Princesses and Hot Dogs
You’ve probably seen the trending Internet photo of the week featuring a young dance class of princesses with the exception…
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By Jamie C Her Other Mommy
I’m sitting in a sterile waiting room. My fingers miss the keys on my laptop as my hands shake against…
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By Christine Carter Why I Want My Son to Lose
My son was recently in an annual JiuJitsu tournament. He competed with kids in his age group from several different…
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