By Christi Terjesen Thank You, Dirty Diapers
It’s November and the season to give thanks. I'm a mom and I'm thankful for so many things, even what…
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By Jodie Utter Dear Moms, Let Them Teach You
I watched from a distance as you stood a few yards away from your young son. Holding a football in…
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By Kimberly Poovey Sometimes Breastfeeding Means Exclusively Pumping
I was a research-happy pregnant woman. I read every book, watched every documentary, and basically tried to over-prepare in every imaginable…
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By Alethea Mshar What to Tell the Kids Instead of “Good Job”
If you Google "saying 'good job' to kids" (I just did), you will find a plethora of articles telling you not…
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By Whitney Fleming Santa’s Not Coming to Our House Anymore
"Mom, I think I need new roller blades. I have a blister on my toe,” my youngest daughter told me…
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By Jessica Johnston Dear Firstborn, It’s OK to Fail
Dear Firstborn, It’s okay to fail, and to fail again and again and again. There’s something special about my bond…
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By Abbie Dunlap If I Could Keep You Little…I Would
If I could trap your innocence and keep it for a lifetime, I would. If I could guarantee that at…
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By Deb Preston I’m Raising My Polar Opposite
My two-year-old didn't inherit any of my genes. Zip. Zero. Zilch. I’m dark haired with brown eyes, very selective with…
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By Kayla Friehe The Struggle in These Years is Part of Our Love Story
You used to drive a big black Ford pickup truck, and I would box dye my hair. We didn’t make…
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By Julie Taylor Dear Kids, I’m More Than Just Mom
Dear Kids, My life forever changed when you were born. I'll never forget when you, my dear oldest, were born.…
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By Janene Dutt How Often Do Kids Say “Mom” in a Day? I Counted.
Let me start by saying that I love my children. More than anything in this world. More than the nirvana…
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By Heidi Cashatt The Secret To Talking With Your Teen
Remember when your little one learned how to talk? You were so excited and hung on her every word. The…
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