Breaking Up With the Bully In the Mirror
First, I made friends with myself. I don’t know when or how it begins, but if you’ve ever battled insecurity,…
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By Her View From Home It’s Lonely As the Daughter of a Narcissistic Mother
You hear a lot about being mothered during your mothering season . . . Calling your mom throughout the day…
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Moms Are the Real Christmas MVPs
Browsing through shelves of holiday books in the children's section of the library, I am reminded of the CD my…
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By Laura Costea What I Know For Sure About Having a Tween
They all say it’s coming. I have an inkling it might be true. Yet I’m holding on–I’m believing the same…
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Don’t Fear the Gap
I was afraid of the gap. You know, the one where you have some kids and then wait several years…
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The Magic of Having Kids Who Still Believe in Santa Is Worth the Christmas Chaos
Our elves showed up sometime in the night between Thanksgiving and Black Friday, just as they have every year for…
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It’s Exhausting Being a Teacher and a Mom in the Month of December
I absolutely love Christmas. In fact, I start listening to Christmas music right after Halloween. I’m always itching to put…
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By Tara Parkinson Being a Working Mom When Kids Get Sick Is Complicated
I didn’t know what my ringtone sounded like until I went back to work after maternity leave. “You know it’s…
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By Rachael Ramas Dear Daughter, If Something Feels Off, It Probably Is—Trust Your Intuition
A few weeks ago, my 7-year-old daughter was playing at a friend's house when she messaged me on her game…
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By Savannah Lyon What Single Moms Really Need
No, you’re not a single mom for a weekend. I’ve heard it said at social gatherings, in passing at church,…
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By Lizzy Christian I Love You At Every Stage
Confession: I love the 1-year-old phase. Our youngest is one and such a joy to be around. He’s still so…
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10 Lessons I Hope You Learn Playing Youth Sports
Last night was my sixth grader’s last basketball game of the season. He played with many of the same gang…
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