By Shelbie Farmer I’m Thankful To Be the Mama of a Wild Child
On first impression, many would say my oldest is headstrong, stubborn, and half of the time, plain defiant. He is…
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By Rebekah Warren In So Many Ways, it Feels Like Time Has Stopped—But Then I Notice How Much You’ve Grown
My 4-year-old came out of her room wearing a too-small shirt this morning. I was genuinely confused. Did she grow…
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By Tabitha Yates I’m Not Going To Toughen Up My Sensitive Son
“Baby, I need you to stop crying about everything,” I say to my 4-year-old son, followed by a heavy sigh.…
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By Hannah Dunaway Sometimes Trying Your Best is More Than Enough
“I’m trying to be nice, but it’s just sometimes hard.” Those were the words my six-year-old muttered through tears as…
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By Jordan Morgan Dear Daughter, Eat the Chips
This was my lunch today. Yep. Doritos and a Dr. Pepper. A week ago you might’ve seen me with water…
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By Magi 5 Ways To (Still!) Celebrate Halloween at Home
Wow! I don't think I even need to say it, but 2020 has been a doozy, no? And I'd be…
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By Natasha Carlow Facing My Fears as a Rainbow Mother
It is late 2014, and I wake from another restless sleep. I am pregnant with my first surviving baby. I…
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By Jaymi Torrez My Kids Need Me, But Right Now My Students Need Me More
When I decided to become a teacher, my reasons were doing so were clear. First of all, I’ve wanted to…
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By Mikala Albertson He Never Needed Me To Be a Perfect Mom
Sometimes I call him the practice child. The oldest of five. Born to a mom and dad deep in debt…
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By Sina Steele Lord, How Do I Teach These Little Girls of Mine?
I traced the outline of her nose today. I feel like I hadn't noticed her features in a while. Isn't it…
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By Nickey J Dunn Youth Sports Consumes Our Life, And We Wouldn’t Have it Any Other Way
The weekend is drawing near and without a doubt, I know the question is imminent—What are you doing this weekend?…
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By Jennifer Vail The Most Important Word We Can Teach Our Kids To Say is “No”
I used to live near a sex trafficker. I didn’t realize it at the time, only being in about third…
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