By Kristin Cilente Dear Parents As a New School Year Begins, Thank You For Letting Others Love Your Children
As a former special education teacher and now early intervention therapist, I would be amiss if I didn’t share with…
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Dad, Jesus, and a Safety Deposit Box
Although it’s been a while since my father’s death, I still miss him. He was a man of integrity, a…
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It’s Still an Anniversary
A few weeks ago marked what would’ve been celebrated as my 24th wedding anniversary. I literally laid in the bed…
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By Courtney Devich Why I Put Down the Bottle for Good
“Would you like a drink?” “No, thank you though,” I usually reply. Sometimes I’ll throw in a, “No, I don’t…
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By Krystal Sieben Friends Who Group Text Are Everything
This text chat group. It’s all the big things. All the little things. All the mom things. The chosen family…
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By Ericka Clay The Life of An Only Child is Beautifully Lonely
There was always a little bit of death on the pages of the books I read. I think I wanted…
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By Amber Kuipers To the Mom Feeling the Pressure To Have a Perfect Summer
Summer vacation is one of the most anticipated times of the year but can also be one of the most…
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A Year Has Made All the Difference
Trigger Warning: Discusses self-harm and suicide One year ago, my piece about starting my anxiety medication was published. After struggling…
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By Her View From Home “I Had No Idea This Could Happen.” Mom Raises Awareness about Cold Shock on Hot Days
We're in the height of summer heat, so as a mom, I'm always looking for ways to cool everyone off.…
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By Tiffany Reiger It’s Time for My 20-Year High School Reunion and Some Honesty
My 20-year high school reunion is coming up, but I don’t know if I will go. High school wasn’t the…
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Making New Friends as a Mom is Really Hard
I sheepishly called my new-er friend. “Hi, Addy, I don’t want to be a bother, so if you’re busy, don’t…
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Dear Parents of Neurodiverse Children: Live with Intention
This year, two colleagues and I submitted a poster titled Feeling at Home, Away from Home for my organization’s annual…
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