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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Motherhood
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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By Rachel Reva Dear Son, My Heart Wasn’t Ready for You To Grow So Fast
Dear son, I wasn’t ready for this. But you were. I had it all planned out. I would enjoy the…
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By Kelley Spencer When You Have Nothing Left, God Does
The uncontrollable tears streamed down my weary face. As I looked around and saw the piled laundry on the table,…
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By Kathy Glow No One Told Me I’d Feel This Way When They Were Teenagers
I stand in the kitchen with plates of pancakes, bacon, and eggs. An hour ago I knocked on bedroom doors…
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On the Strange Grief of Unimagined Milestones
Leggings will work, and tops. Dresses . . . no. Too fussy. Joggers are cute, but bulky. When the physical…
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Why Does It All Go So Fast?
I remember the day you were born so vividly. It’s etched into my brain as one of the best moments…
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Right Now, Our Life Revolves Around Kids’ Activities and I Love It
A mother’s schedule revolves around her children’s schedules. It starts with their feeding schedules, their sleep schedules, and planning outings…
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