By Kimberly Phyfe A Messy Kid is a Happy Kid
“A messy kid is a happy kid!” screams my son as he hurls himself off a tree limb and into…
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Kids
Cherish the People Who Love Your Children for Who They Are
“What’s missing?” the speech therapist looked at my son, T, expectantly. She had placed a few household items in front…
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By Emily Anne I’m the Mom Who Jumps on the Bed
I’m the mom who jumps on the bed. Even though it makes a mess of my bed and I might…
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By Elizabeth Ascik When There Are No More Little Girls’ Clothes
It hit me with a poignancy I didn’t expect, as a milestone I never prepared myself for. At 13 years…
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By Hannah Dearth It’s My Job To Love You, Not To Keep You from Being Bored
I hate to see you without a smile on your face. I don’t like it when you’re uncomfortable or unhappy,…
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Dear Kindergartner, Spread Your Wings and Fly
Yesterday. You started kindergarten yesterday. You walked into those doors a baby, your hand clinging to mine, my heart clinging…
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My Daughter Swallowed a Button Battery; Honey May Have Saved Her Life
So here is a little story: For dinner, we ordered food from Cracker Barrel. We got a family dinner that…
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By Kristina Shipp 5 Simple Prayers For My Child As the School Year Begins
With the dog days of summer quickly coming to an end, a new school year is upon us. A new…
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On the Strange Grief of Unimagined Milestones
Leggings will work, and tops. Dresses . . . no. Too fussy. Joggers are cute, but bulky. When the physical…
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Why Does It All Go So Fast?
I remember the day you were born so vividly. It’s etched into my brain as one of the best moments…
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Right Now, Our Life Revolves Around Kids’ Activities and I Love It
A mother’s schedule revolves around her children’s schedules. It starts with their feeding schedules, their sleep schedules, and planning outings…
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Dear Teacher, What Do I Want You To Know About My Child? That’s My Baby.
Our district had a back-to-school open house, or "meet the teacher night" a few days ago. Between appointments to meet…
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