By Michelle K Umbehauer Wrestle Like a Girl
I’m a wrestling mom, but I’m a new breed. I’m the kind with my little girl on the mat. Sure,…
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By Kris Ann Valdez I’ll Hold on To Moments of Childhood with My Preteen as Long as I Can
This Christmas season, my husband took our laser light projector and aimed it at the Australian bottle tree in the…
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By Drew Forsman “Tell Me Another Story, Daddy?”
"Tell me another story, Daddy?" I had heard these words since we had finished supper. My 5-year-old son loves hearing…
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By Joy A. Mead Getting Glasses Can be an Adjustment
On their last break from school, my daughter and son happily enjoyed a nice week of catching up with friends…
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By Krystal Sieben To the Fifth Grade Parents: Thank You
To the fifth-grade parents in my community: How are we here already? The end of fifth grade. The end of…
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Dear Child, You Are Not Responsible for How Anyone Else Feels about You
Dear kiddo, I have so many dreams for you. A million hopes and desires run through my mind every day…
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Being a Hands-on Dad Matters
I am a hands-on dad. I take pride in spending time with my kids. Last week I took my toddler to…
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By Laura Mendenhall 5 Kids in the Bible Who Will Inspire Yours
Gathering my kids for morning Bible study has become our family's cornerstone, a time not just for spiritual growth but…
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A Mother’s Love is the Best Medicine
When my kids are sick, I watch them sleep and see every age they have ever been at once. The…
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Right Now I’m a Mom Who’s Not Ready to Let Go
We’re doing it. We’re applying, touring, and submitting pre-school applications. It feels a lot like my college application days, and…
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Each Child You Raise is Unique
The hardest part about raising children? Well, there's a lot, but to me, one major thing is that they are…
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Our Kids Need Us as Much as We Need Them
During a moment of sadness last week, my lively and joyful toddler voluntarily sat with me on the couch, holding…
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