By Gretchen Hoffman You Don’t Have To Be Strong, My Son
I didn’t need to speak the language to know what he was saying. The older man, a grandpa perhaps, approached…
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Parents Just Make it Work
Our oldest son needs glasses. He’s always had a slight astigmatism, but after yesterday’s check-up, it’s quite apparent he sees…
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By Jennifer Thompson Someday the Stuff Will Go—And When it Does, So Will She
For the past few days, I’ve been roaming around the house seeing the clutter. The piles. The mess. The extra.…
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Dear NICU Parents, You Are Not Alone
If you’ve ever had a baby in the NICU, you know. You know the spectrum of emotions you feel each…
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By Claudia Caramiello When You Become a Mother
When you become a mother, you will favor comfortable, stretchy pants over stylish, on-trend jeans. When you become a mother,…
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By Her View From Home You Are Not Your Narcissistic Mother
A mother should be someone who loves you unconditionally. Someone who brings comfort and peace. She should be someone who…
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Discovering the Beauty of Autism
"Marianna's artwork reflects the beauty of her autism." As soon as I typed the words, I started backspacing. The beauty…
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Daughter, I Will Show You The Beauty of Womanhood
Right now, you are a wide-eyed 1-year-old who toddles by your big brother’s side. You are my first, and currently,…
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In Our House, Anxiety Won’t Win
My child has anxiety—just saying that makes me feel anxious and like a failure as a mom. I had never…
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Even on Your Hardest Day, You’re Still a Good Mom
The bedtime routines were all complete, and my husband and I collapsed on the couch. Finally having a chance to…
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By Kathleen Frey Real Moms Fight Real Panic
It’s found a home. The parasite-vice clenching your chest. The angry fist twisting your insides. The pressure against your temples.…
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By Jennifer Vail Caring For Aging Parents as an Only Child Can Be Lonely
I am an only child. My parents didn’t plan it this way, but life and biology, as you know, rarely…
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