By Her View From Home My Mom Isn’t a Bad Mother but We’re Not Close
Every mother-daughter relationship has its ups and downs, especially through the teenage years, but the ones that make it through…
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Fitness
The More We Learn about Viral Gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik the More We Love Him
If you hadn't heard of Stephen Nedoroscik before this summer's Olympic Games kicked off on Friday, you definitely have by…
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By Aliette Silva Dear U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Team, Thank You for Showing Us What the Olympics Are All About
Men hug.Tightly and while teary-eyed.Men support one another.Lift one another up.Say encouraging words to one another when feeling defeated.Tell one…
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Being the Cycle Breaker in a Toxic Family Is Lonely but Worth It
I am a cycle breaker. My maternal grandmother was abusive, and my mother carried the torch for the next generation.…
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You Are Worthy and Loved (Even When You Don’t Feel like It)
Worthy . . . we use this word often. We say this to ourselves and to people around us all…
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By Maggy Gomez Dear Simone Biles, Thank You for Inspiring So Many of Our Daughters
The rhythmic claps of the audience, the shimmering leotards under the glaring lights, and the poised yet powerful movements of…
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A Father’s Betrayal and a Daughter’s Resolve
I am not cleaning the house today. I am not picking up toys or doing laundry or washing dishes. I…
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By Jennifer Kennedy God Puts Other Moms in Your Life for a Purpose—Make Sure You Look Up
The last thing I wanted to do that chilly spring afternoon was look up. The bright children’s gym was a…
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Mom Warns about Toxic Shock Syndrome after Lake Trip Turns Scary
As women, we're warned about the dangers of toxic shock syndrome, or TSS, from the time we're teenagers. I clearly…
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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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