By Jenny Leboffe Public Displays of Affection are Good for your Marriage and Family
Kiss me at the door when our work day is done. Hold my hand in the kitchen as we miracle…
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By Amanda Idleman My Last One
The last first birthday celebration is coming soon. One. One is big. It’s a celebration of having survived so many…
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By Katie Weber This is Anxiety
I just want to shut if off. Make the constant, nonstop thoughts just pause for one minute. My brain never…
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By Tracey Segarra Reconnecting Around the Dinner Table
“Mom, you’ve got to fill out the FAFSA financial aid form this weekend!” “Mom, if I agree to go to…
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By Lisa Leshaw The Dreaded Christmas Letter
I am always fascinated by this time of the season when people you have not heard from for an entire…
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By Michelle Koch Santa Isn’t Coming Anymore, But Faith Remains
Tonight, Santa died at our house. Our almost-9-year-old asked in his most serious voice for the truth about Santa Claus…
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By Annie Henriksen The Place That Restores My Weary Soul
We all have those special places, where we walk into that space and we feel at home. No matter how…
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By Tiffany Campione When Mom Guilt Gets You Down, Lean On Me
We sat at the island in the kitchen sipping coffee. It had been over a year since we had seen…
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By Alethea Mshar A Real Life Marriage Checklist
Half a million years ago, when I was dating, I had certain vetting criteria in mind for a husband. Sense…
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By Gail Hoffer-Loibl Your Pregnant Body is Beautiful and Sexy
Hey, you! Yes, you with the beautiful round belly. I see you shuffling along, tugging at the waist of your…
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By Jodie Utter Telling Your Hard Truths Can Heal More Than Just Your Own Heart
You have a secret you don't want to tell anyone, right? Yeah, I know, because I have one too. More…
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By Janene Dutt Dear Toy Makers, Your “Realistic” Playthings Are A Sham
Realistic dolls! Realistic food! Realistic appliances! I was browsing on a toy retailer's website today and stumbled into the pretend…
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