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It’s Easy To Expect Too Much of Your Oldest Child

Kids, Motherhood
June 17, 2021
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By Laura Thunell

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…

Dear Working Mom, They Don’t Doubt Your Love

Kids, Motherhood
June 17, 2021
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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…

Faith, Motherhood
June 16, 2021
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By Kathryn OBrien

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,…

Grief, Living, Motherhood
June 16, 2021
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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…

Right Now I Need To Be Your Mom, But Someday I Hope To Be Your Friend

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
June 16, 2021
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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…

Motherhood
June 15, 2021
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By Emma Heaphy

You Are My Reason

You are my reason. You are the reason I get up each morning. Even though my eyelids are as heavy…

Here’s To the Dads Who Hold the Hearts of Daughters

Marriage, Motherhood
June 15, 2021
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By Liz Spenner

Here’s To the Dads Who Hold the Hearts of Daughters

To all the dads out there raising daughters who are compassionate, confident, and bold world-changers, thank you. For teaching our…

To the Mother Barely Holding it Together

Motherhood
June 15, 2021
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By Tynea Lewis

To the Mother Barely Holding it Together

To the mama trying to hold it all together, I see the smile you show the rest of the world.…

Living, Motherhood
June 15, 2021
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By Rhonda Ellis

89 Pounds Changed My Life

Editor's note: This post discusses anorexia/eating disorders I happened to overhear my daughter’s online meet for health class. The topic…

To the Exhausted Mom of Twins, You’ve Got This

Kids, Motherhood
June 15, 2021
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By Amanda Murray

To the Exhausted Mom of Twins, You’ve Got This

Dear twin mama, I promise you, it’s going to be OK. I know this because I am five years into…

I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant (Really!) But You Are the Best Surprise

Baby, Motherhood
June 14, 2021
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By Katyn Gross

I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant (Really!) But You Are the Best Surprise

I remember waking that morning feeling anxious and uncomfortable. I pulled out my laptop and sat down for another day…

Friendship, Motherhood
June 14, 2021
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By Abigail Granner

We All Need Friends Who Just Get It

We all want people in our lives who just get it. The ones who get our weirdness, hobbies, and quirks.…

Motherhood

It’s Easy To Expect Too Much of Your Oldest Child

Dear Working Mom, They Don’t Doubt Your Love

When God Says No To Your Kid

I’m Supposed To Be the Strong One

Right Now I Need To Be Your Mom, But Someday I Hope To Be Your Friend

You Are My Reason

Here’s To the Dads Who Hold the Hearts of Daughters

To the Mother Barely Holding it Together

89 Pounds Changed My Life

To the Exhausted Mom of Twins, You’ve Got This

I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant (Really!) But You Are the Best Surprise

We All Need Friends Who Just Get It

Get It Now

So God Made a Mother