A Permission Slip for Creativity
The following is an excerpt from Create Anyway by Ashlee Gadd, available today wherever books are sold! In those first…
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Motherhood
By Joy A. Mead The Isolation of Motherhood
During my early years of having children, I can recall feeling like I needed more help with juggling—taking care of…
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By Kristian Hunt You’re Learning Life by Watching Me
Every morning my daughter and I go outside for some fresh air. She feeds her chickens and plays and explores…
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What Happens to the Mamas When Their Children Are Grown?
A friend came up to me the other day after church and commented, “I’ve never seen you alone. I had…
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By Justina Murphy Hello Midnight
Hello again, Midnight. I wish I could say I was happy to see you. My, what a journey we have…
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Please Don’t Ask When I’m Having Another Baby
We’ve all been asked it. Maybe once, maybe more times than we can count. Maybe we’ve even asked it ourselves,…
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I Am a Wrestling Mom
As the sun is rising on a frigid winter morning, a brave and determined group of athletes are weighing in…
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By Alex Kornswiet 3 Ways to Help Your Firstborn Embrace Becoming a Big Brother
My oldest son turned four right after his first brother was born. Four years of alone time with his parents.…
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By Christen McKey The Easter Bunny Alternative that Might Become Your New Tradition
‘Twas the night before Easter, when all through the kitchen, two freshly bathed and pajama-ed little ones were perched at…
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By Kayci Villarreal To the Mom Going through a Divorce
To the mom going through a divorce: you can do this. I’ve been where you are, staring at a mountain…
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By Sarah Clouser Dear Busy Sports Mom: It’s Worth It
My daughter stands on the front porch every morning and waves goodbye to me as I pull out of the…
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By Elizabeth Ascik To My Son at 12
My son, you are 12 years old. You are a young boy in the last days before you become a…
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