To the Parents Who Coach: Thank You
I always planned on being an involved parent, whatever that would mean. Never an athlete, always athletic, I joined the…
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By Melinda Dueck Now That I’m There, 30 Doesn’t Seem That Old
I turned 30 this year. The change of a decade has caused me to reflect a lot. This is the…
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Teachers Carry the Weight of Their Classroom in Their Hearts
I would like to argue there really isn't anything that hard about the doing of a teacher's job. Oh, there…
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By Charissa Bates Give Me Friends to Do Everyday Life With
She sees me coming. A small wave from her house window and a silent invitation to come on over for…
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Sometimes Friendship Is Tested
Sometimes our own experiences can be hard on our friends, especially when those experiences have to do with fertility and…
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By Carolyn Moore Watch the Viral Hobby Lobby Christmas Ad Making Boy Moms Sob This Year
Every year as the holidays near, a new batch of ads from virtually every business on the planet hits the…
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By Courtney Marie Poullas For Work-at-Home Moms, “Don’t Blink” Hits Different
As mothers, we’ve all heard the quintessential, two-word exclamatory statement that is supposed to be golden advice: “Don’t blink!” The…
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By Karen Johnson Amazon’s Holiday Ad Will Hit You Right in the Nostalgic Feels
There’s a reason we call it holiday “magic.” Something happens around this time of year— maybe it’s the nostalgia of…
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Dear New Caregiver, Here’s What You Need to Know
Dear new caregiver, I never wanted to have to write something like this. For a long time, it never occurred…
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By Brianna Baranowski Give Me Friends Who Aren’t Keeping Up with the Joneses
Following trends is nothing new. Long before Kitsch curls and Lululemon belt bags, there were perms and, well, the original…
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A Backpack and a Father’s Love
My grandma’s standard answer when it came time to discuss upcoming events, holidays, or family gatherings was the following, “I’ll…
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Blessed Are Those Who Can’t Even
We argued about an orange last night after dinner. Not even a large orange. A tiny mandarin. As emotions escalated…
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