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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By Stephanie Kramm You May Not Remember This Part, but My Heart Always Will
You probably won't remember any of this, but I'll forever be changed. The way you first looked up at me…
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By Nickey J Dunn Those Back To School Blues Are Here Again
The sun was still gloriously shining at 8:45 p.m. when I walked to the pool’s edge and completely killed the…
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By Brianne Edwards The Woman He Married Is Long Gone
My husband has been married to at least five different women—and they're all versions of me. His first wife was…
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By Connie Cumming Modeling a Healthy Marriage for Our Kids Matters
Sometimes he’ll whisper playfully to me, when I’m doting on the kids and not paying him much attention, “Hey, none…
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By Emily Anne Be Brave, Little One
There she was, my typically cautious 3-year-old, up higher than she’d ever been by herself. She was glaring down at…
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By Jessica Wanner Dear Kindergarten Teacher, I’m Giving You My Baby
I just dropped my daughter off for her first day of kindergarten, and you couldn't have been more wonderful. You…
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