By Olivia Grist An Advocate for Your Adopted Child
We all have something that we allow to define us, right? I remember a time when I was "normal," before…
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By Jenny Confessions of a Soon-To-Be Teenage Mom
In 7 days I will be the mother of a teenager. A teenager. Say what?!? It's not that I've been…
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By Dusty Reed When Quitting Isn’t An Option
I have a tenacious little wrestler. He has a small frame but the biggest heart. He hits the mat for…
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By Stacie Bookhagen I Wish You Knew
I wish you knew, how many days I cry, because all I want to do is stay home and be…
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By Sara Baker Maternity Pictures: Take Them
With my first child I went into pregnancy blissfully unaware. I was pinning cute maternity clothes, nursery decor, and designer…
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By Celeste Snodgrass A Lesson in Perseverance – How I Finally Met My Biological Family
Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by adoptees. I currently work in the field of adoption but even in…
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By Anneliese Lawton Pregnancy Guilt
If you saw the movie “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” then you may be familiar with the term ‘pregnancy…
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By Heather Shotkoski Going on Vacation Without My Hubby and Kids
I’m getting ready to do something I haven’t done in my almost four and a half years of being a…
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By Ashley Bebensee Making it through the poopy times
Poop. That’s what my life has revolved around for the past three weeks. That, and late-night feedings, wet diapers, napping,…
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By Stephanie Keller I Hate Cleaning My Kids
There was a moment last week when I actually thought “I should totally call CPS (child protective services) on myself!”…
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By Her View From Home When Learning Isn’t Happening: What to Do When Your Child’s Failing at School
Parenting is no cakewalk, as rewarding as it is, and when your child is falling behind at school, it can…
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By Whitney Fleming I Want My Daughter to Be a Better Version of Myself
“Why do you not put your school things in your backpack immediately after you finish?” I snapped at my daughter…
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