By Jenni Conrady My Daughter Wants to Be a Mom When She Grows Up and That’s OK With Me
So, today was career day at my children's school. I love spirit days—they always give me a chance to frantically…
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By Jessica Raines He’s Extra-Unordinary and I Love Him So
This is Matthew. Matthew is smart. Too smart. But boy, is he difficult. A difficult, wonderful, unusual human. He barely…
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By Jill Windham Our Kids Carry Burdens, Too
I looked over at him while we were sitting in the carline and realized his backpack was twice as big…
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By Sherry White I Don’t Want To Raise Church Kids, I Want To Raise Jesus Kids
I don't want to raise church kids. That's right. I DO NOT want to raise church kids. Matter of fact,…
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By Holly Lemons When You Lose, Remember This
You've given your all, left your heart out on the field, and still walk away empty-handed. Not victorious. Not fighting…
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By Scott Jenkins Human Sex Trafficking Almost Claimed My Daughter
When you hear the words “human trafficking” what comes to mind? Do you understand how terrible it is, but still…
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By Jennifer Vail Kids With Divorced Parents Will Be OK
My parents divorced when I was seven. Back then it was much more scandalous, and the words “broken home” were…
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By Bambi Loveday Dear Kids, I’m Sorry I’m Not the “Fun” Mom
I’m sorry I’m not the “fun” mom. I’m sorry I don’t let you go to just anyone’s house. I’m sorry…
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By Dana Moss Let Us Raise Sons Who Know It’s OK To Cry
While running errands the other day, I witnessed a boy, maybe seven or eight, absolutely bawling his eyes out. I…
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By Her View From Home Dear Teacher, Thank You For Being An Ally
Dear teacher, I see your number light up my phone and my breath catches. I remind myself it is completely…
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By Hayley Hengst I’m an Introvert Raising Extroverts
They crave loud, action, noise, and motion. I crave quiet, stillness, calm, and gentleness. I don’t feel like I’m the…
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By Shaylyn Edwards In a Split Home You Fit All of Your Love Into Half of the Time
What's it like raising a child in a split home? It's something no one ever wants in life. It's a…
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