By Olivia Youngs 5 Socially Unacceptable Things Parents Do Daily
I've been a parent for just over two years now and in that short but profound time, I've learned a…
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By Christy Margritz To The Person Waiting On The Doctor
To the person waiting on the doctor, I’ve been there, I know you’re frustrated and ready to leave. The flu…
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By Lori Wildenberg 5 Tips for Parents When their Child Struggles
"Somebody has to be last." One of my kids had done poorly on an exam. The class was an especially…
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By Jenni Welsch The Magic of Mistletoe?
Considering that I am one of those parents who doesn't believe in forcing affection on my children (Little doesn't want…
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By Sue Harrison The Unopened Gift
When our daughter Krystal was four years old, her requested Christmas gift was a "ballerina outfit." So, I ordered a…
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By Shannon Lenz Hold On Tight
It's the same every night. I slowly creep open the nursery door and peek into his crib. Sometimes, he smiles in his sleep…
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By Patricia Geurds Christmas Portraits…Fa la la la la blah blah blah blah!!!
A yearly ritual devised by a mother who either had perfect children or was a sadist with a plan to…
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By Danielle Helzer I’m killing it as a parent
As if I needed another reminder that I am killing it as a parent, as I sat down to eat…
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By Yvette Manes The Mom’s Guide to Charity and Volunteerism
It’s that time of year when many of us take stock of all of our blessings and start to…
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By Cynthia Smith Huhman Breathe, Mama! It’s OK!
Holidays, bills, put up the tree, put up the lights, wiping snotty noses, bills, doctor appointments, shopping, wrap the presents,…
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By Maralee Bradley To the Parents of Foster Parents
Dear parents of foster parents, I remember when I called my mom and told her I was now raising seven…
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By Heather Eagar Teenagers – Enjoy the Present & Dare to Dream
Being a parent is something that almost takes you by surprise. One minute, you’re a carefree adult, willing and able…
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