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Moms Do it All in December—And We’re Exhausted

Living, Motherhood
December 17, 2021
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By Carolyn Moore

Moms Do it All in December—And We’re Exhausted

Every year, I forget about the month of December. Not that it’s on the calendar, of course—I know it follows…

So Much of the Work of Parenting is Unseen

Motherhood
December 17, 2021
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By Quinn Kelly

So Much of the Work of Parenting is Unseen

As moms, we hear a lot about supporting each other as women. And being good friends. But sometimes, I think…

Child, Motherhood
December 17, 2021
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By Lizzy Christian

I’ll Never Stop Holding Your Hand

I’ll never stop holding your hand and offering my own, sweet baby. Right now, my hands carry you to and…

There’s No Wrong Way To Feel After Pregnancy Loss

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
December 16, 2021
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By Megan Hanlon

There’s No Wrong Way To Feel After Pregnancy Loss

My first feeling was shock, followed by a messy crush of emotions—disappointment, guilt, relief. After enduring three years of invasive…

I Can Feel My Teen Daughter Slipping Away

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
December 16, 2021
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By Christine Hartjes

I Can Feel My Teen Daughter Slipping Away

Your door is always closed, never exposing your feelings to me. I ask questions you don’t want to answer—I worry…

Dear Teachers, Thank You For Thinking of Me At Christmas

Motherhood
December 15, 2021
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By Mikala Albertson

Dear Teachers, Thank You For Thinking of Me At Christmas

Dear teachers, Thank you for thinking of me at Christmas. Every year, my kids come home for break with excitement…

How Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family Affects My Parenting

Motherhood
December 15, 2021
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By Her View From Home

How Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family Affects My Parenting

I grew up in a dysfunctional home, and many days, I feel lost in parenting. It’s hard to know how…

Kids, Motherhood, Toddler
December 15, 2021
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By Allisa Leffers

The “In a Minute” Mom

Three words my 3-year-old hears too much: "In a minute." “Mommy, can you help me?” In a minute because I…

To the Mom of a Large Family With Special Needs in the Mix

Faith, Motherhood
December 15, 2021
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By Emily J. Merrick

To the Mom of a Large Family With Special Needs in the Mix

Stop what you are doing. Right now. Close your eyes. Take a slow, deep breath through your nose like you…

This Imperfect Christmas Tree Tells Our Family’s Story

Living, Motherhood
December 14, 2021
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By Sarah Trombley

This Imperfect Christmas Tree Tells Our Family’s Story

Every Christmas tree tells a story. Whether it be fresh cut or from a box, it holds the story of…

Motherhood
December 14, 2021
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By Julie Jensen

Go Ahead and Take the Nap

It was 2:30 p.m., and I had just put the baby down for his afternoon snooze. My 4-year-old was thoroughly…

Motherhood
December 14, 2021
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By Lisi Lopez

I’m a Walking Cliche of a Mom

I drive around in a gray Honda because it lets me pack a handful of screaming kids in under five…

Motherhood

Moms Do it All in December—And We’re Exhausted

So Much of the Work of Parenting is Unseen

I’ll Never Stop Holding Your Hand

There’s No Wrong Way To Feel After Pregnancy Loss

I Can Feel My Teen Daughter Slipping Away

Dear Teachers, Thank You For Thinking of Me At Christmas

How Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family Affects My Parenting

The “In a Minute” Mom

To the Mom of a Large Family With Special Needs in the Mix

This Imperfect Christmas Tree Tells Our Family’s Story

Go Ahead and Take the Nap

I’m a Walking Cliche of a Mom

Get It Now

So God Made a Mother