Kids Never Outgrow Your Love
It’s 3 a.m. and I’m exhausted but I just can’t sleep. I hung up with my college son about 15…
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By Ashley Stevens To the Mom Reentering the Workforce: Motherhood is Valuable Work Experience
“Another career gap,” I thought as I judgingly placed the resume on the discard pile. At the time, I was…
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By Betsy Moore Top 10 Reasons To Vacation Without the Kids
My husband, Brian, and I love to travel and I think it has helped our marriage a ton. Here are…
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Grandma and Grandpa’s Home is the Happiest Place on Earth
My kids started packing their suitcases first thing this morning. We’re not headed to the beach or to Disney. No…
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By Meghan Moyer I’m Teaching My Daughter To Say a Confident ‘No’
Right now, “no” is her favorite word. Isn’t it every toddler’s favorite word? We chuckle when they say no all…
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By BA Eubank A Letter To Our Newly Out Non-binary Child
Dear Child, We loved you before we even met you. And once we laid eyes on your chubby cheeks and…
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It’s Easy To Expect Too Much of Your Oldest Child
I’m a stereotypical oldest child–rigid, obedient, perfectionistic, controlling, bossy. I’m also responsible, nurturing, organized, resourceful, and studious. I have high…
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By Kate Kulicke Dear Working Mom, They Don’t Doubt Your Love
After a long day at work, around 8:30 p.m. I finally walked in the door, and my 3-year-old ran up…
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When God Says No To Your Kid
We’ve all been there . . . or at least somewhere close. Bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, two outs,…
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By Jennifer Vail I’m Supposed To Be the Strong One
I was a tough kid, matured pretty early. I figured out the truth about Santa on my own at an…
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By Mary McAteer Right Now I Need To Be Your Mom, But Someday I Hope To Be Your Friend
My dear daughter, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but we are not best friends. I know I have told you…
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You Are My Reason
You are my reason. You are the reason I get up each morning. Even though my eyelids are as heavy…
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