By Jenny Albers I’m a Mom Who Often Says No to Fun—Because It’s Exhausting
There was a time when I considered myself to be a fun-loving person. A person who would never pass up…
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By Christine Carter I’m That Mom Who Lets All the Kids in Her House
I have an open home policy. Having this open home policy means I open our home to my kids' friends…
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By Joanne Jarrett Five Ways To Say “No” to Your Kids That Won’t End In Tears
I am an over-explainer. It’s a weird trait for an introvert, but I feel my kids will benefit from…
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By Alethea Mshar There’s Sweetness Ahead Too, Young Mama
We're so often told to cling to the days with our littles, to squeeze every drop of goodness out of…
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By Paige Pippin To My Firstborn, As We Welcome Your Baby Brother
For moms wrestling with the transition to additional children. To my eldest child, I had not a clue how…
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By Lisa Leshaw Rediscovering the Art of Doing Nothing Much At All
Remember learning about hieroglyphics in your social studies class? Someday children will read history books that describe ancient activities such as letter…
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By Sara Frank I Want My Kids to Grow Up Seeking These Strong Values
I have four children and 168 hours every week. Time spent sleeping or at school/activities cuts that down to roughly…
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By Heather Duckworth Adoption Is Love
I pull around in the car line and scan the group of kids for my daughter. Usually, I can…
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By Kelsey Scism Dear Son, Here’s What I Hope You Learn As We Watch March Madness Together
Snuggled on the couch under a fleece blanket covered in our favorite team’s logo, I watch basketball with my son.…
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By Kayla Runkel These Are the Nights We Pay Our Dues
I won’t be at the gym in the morning, my daughter is sick and throwing up. Be sure to keep…
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By Ashli Brehm Mothers, Love Your Children Well and Stop Worrying About the Rest
We are mothers. We are women. For being the fairer sex, the ones without the cajones, we sure have a…
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By Caroline Saunders The Ache While We Wait to Adopt
There’s a persistent ache, but sometimes I can ignore it. I can turn up the volume of what’s around…
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