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Living, Motherhood
September 29, 2021
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By Vanessa France

My Kids Needed Me Sober

I was out shopping with my 10-year-old back in January of this year. As we looked over the extensive mug…

My Kindergartener is Still Struggling To Adjust—And it Breaks My Mama Heart

Kids, Motherhood
September 28, 2021
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By Casey Huff

My Kindergartener is Still Struggling To Adjust—And it Breaks My Mama Heart

This isn’t how I thought it was going to be, this starting school thing. When I packed your backpack and…

Living, Motherhood
September 28, 2021
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By Alyse Bressner

I’m the Mom With Tattoos

I’ll never forget moving into our first home. Our new neighbor came out to greet us as I stood barefoot…

I Lost Friends When I Became a Mom, But I’m Not Sad

Friendship, Motherhood
September 28, 2021
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By Keren Kanyago

I Lost Friends When I Became a Mom, But I’m Not Sad

I had a host of friends before I became a mom. They swirled around me like insects fluttering around a…

We Bring Grandma On Family Vacation and it’s the Best

Kids, Motherhood
September 27, 2021
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By Pamela Palmer

We Bring Grandma On Family Vacation and it’s the Best

The love of grandparents in a child’s life is irreplaceable. I have such fond memories of spending time at my…

Even As You Hold Your Rainbow, it’s OK To Cry For the Storm

Baby, Grief, Loss, Motherhood
September 27, 2021
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By Christine Koehring

Even As You Hold Your Rainbow, it’s OK To Cry For the Storm

It was late in the evening, after a day and a half of labor, when I heard the words, “It’s…

Can I Tell You a Secret? The Teen Years Really Aren’t That Bad.

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
September 27, 2021
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By Lori Jones

Can I Tell You a Secret? The Teen Years Really Aren’t That Bad.

It seemed the moment the pregnancy test showed a positive result, the loads of advice from well-meaning parents appeared as…

Kids, Motherhood, Toddler
September 26, 2021
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By Kali Dawson

When the Diaper Days Are Done

When the diaper days are done, I won't watch chunky little things waddle around the kitchen or big blue eyes…

I Tried To Control Everything, Then Cancer Came To Call

Faith, Motherhood
September 26, 2021
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By Courtney Mount

I Tried To Control Everything, Then Cancer Came To Call

I approached with trepidation in my mind. Was this safe? Could I trust that it would all be OK? Could…

Baby, Motherhood
September 25, 2021
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By Roxy Neuenschwander

When It’s Your Last Baby

When it's your last baby . . . The night feedings aren’t nearly as hard even though you’re exhausted and…

I Want To Give You as Much Time as Possible To Be Kids

Kids, Motherhood
September 25, 2021
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By Moriah Couch

I Want To Give You as Much Time as Possible To Be Kids

Dear kids, I'm not a perfect mom. In fact, I'm not a perfect anything. I'm flawed, I'm human, and I…

Living, Motherhood
September 24, 2021
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By Carissa Garabedian

Addiction Changes Everything But Love

I am now adding a new title to my parenting role. I am the mother of a child with a…

Motherhood

My Kids Needed Me Sober

My Kindergartener is Still Struggling To Adjust—And it Breaks My Mama Heart

I’m the Mom With Tattoos

I Lost Friends When I Became a Mom, But I’m Not Sad

We Bring Grandma On Family Vacation and it’s the Best

Even As You Hold Your Rainbow, it’s OK To Cry For the Storm

Can I Tell You a Secret? The Teen Years Really Aren’t That Bad.

When the Diaper Days Are Done

I Tried To Control Everything, Then Cancer Came To Call

When It’s Your Last Baby

I Want To Give You as Much Time as Possible To Be Kids

Addiction Changes Everything But Love

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