The Greatest Gift Is Time
Recently, I attended both a wedding and a baby shower in the same weekend. As I was wrapping both gifts,…
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A Gift for Mom! 🤍
Motherhood
By Kimberly Phyfe A Messy Kid is a Happy Kid
“A messy kid is a happy kid!” screams my son as he hurls himself off a tree limb and into…
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Cherish the People Who Love Your Children for Who They Are
“What’s missing?” the speech therapist looked at my son, T, expectantly. She had placed a few household items in front…
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By Emily Anne I’m the Mom Who Jumps on the Bed
I’m the mom who jumps on the bed. Even though it makes a mess of my bed and I might…
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By Elizabeth Ascik When There Are No More Little Girls’ Clothes
It hit me with a poignancy I didn’t expect, as a milestone I never prepared myself for. At 13 years…
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Motherhood Is An Ever-Changing Mix of Emotions
As an avid watcher of Friends, both when it was on and now in reruns, I often relate back to…
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Dear Daughter, Your Joy Is Contagious
Dear daughter, Thank you for teaching me what joy is. Thank you for waking up laughing and babbling, no matter…
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By Carolyn Moore That’s My Baby behind the Wheel—Please Be Kind
My 14-year-old daughter studied the rules of the road religiously this summer, completed dozens of practice tests online, and passed…
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By Hannah Dearth It’s My Job To Love You, Not To Keep You from Being Bored
I hate to see you without a smile on your face. I don’t like it when you’re uncomfortable or unhappy,…
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By Autumn Knapp I’m the Friend Saying Give Therapy a Try, Mama—You’re Worth It
Today I was at the playground with my four daughters. It was one of those perfect summer days, with soft…
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5 Ways Being a NICU Mom Changed Me for the Better
When I found out I was pregnant with twins, I was panicking inside. A multiples pregnancy would be anything but…
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Life Is Sweeter When You Have a Friend Who Loves Your Children
Regular, everyday life has its ups and downs, as everyone knows. Having children is the most wonderful part of life…
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