By Stephanie Thompson The Early Years Seemed So Long But Now I’m Savoring Every Moment
Four months. How can a set amount of time feel like an eternity in one season and a vapor in…
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By Gina Rich I May Be Grown Up, But Sometimes I Glimpse The Girl I Was
In 1985, I am six years old and have a raging case of chickenpox. My dad decides to document my…
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By Heather Duckworth Adoption Is Love
I pull around in the car line and scan the group of kids for my daughter. Usually, I can…
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By Karen Johnson Let’s End the Mommy Wars, Because No One is Winning
I recently shared a poignant piece written from the perspective of a working mom. She wrote about how downright exhausting…
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By Sarah Althouse Why I’m Sharing My Baby’s Name Early
One of the most common pieces of advice I've received since becoming pregnant is not to share my baby's name…
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By Christina Antus Home Renovations Are Kind of Like Marriage
Four things that will put stress on a marriage: Having kids. Renovating your home. Having kids inside your home while…
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By Jordan Harrell Dear Daughter, Remember This About Me When You Become a Mother
Dear Daughter, Someday, you might become a mother. Someday, you might look down into a tiny, furrowed face, just barely…
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By Lacey Westerby What Trying For a Baby Is Like When You Have Trouble Getting Pregnant
When I married the love of my life, we intentionally set out to enjoy marriage for a while. We knew…
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By Sherry White I’m A Better Parent in My Thirties Than I Would’ve Been in My Twenties
I’m so glad I became a parent in my thirties. Had I been one in my twenties, I’m quite certain…
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By Jelise Ballon Excuse the Tissues, But This Car is Where I Cry
Hello willing passenger, welcome to my car. My trusty Subaru Outback. Her name is Tawanda. She’s got heated seats, all-wheel…
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By Brooke Behrendt Dear Sweet Baby, From Your Exhausted But Grateful Mama
To my sweet, sleep-hating baby, From the moment I learned you were on your way, I was both excited and…
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By Carolyn Moore To My Mother-in-Law, Thank You For Raising the Man of My Dreams
To my mother-in-law, There was a time when I was dating your son that I wasn’t sure you and I…
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