By HVFH Contributor Dear Husband, Here’s How To Love Me When I’m Sad
You come home from work and find me in the kitchen. I'm pretending to do dishes, bent over the sink,…
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By Ying McLane Show Your Kids the Real You
While we were watching TV together, Luke suddenly said, "Mommy, I don’t want you to change. I love you just…
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By Jenni Brennan Dear Mama, You Are Stronger Than You Think
“You’re one of the strongest moms I know. If you can’t do it, I can’t either.” My friend’s words jumped…
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By Carolyn Moore Dear Meghan, I’m So Sorry
Dear Meghan, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry you know the gut-wrenching grief of miscarriage. I'm so sorry you know…
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By Jenny Rapson Watch the McDonald’s Christmas Commercial That Will Make Boy Moms Bawl
I saw a British McDonald's commercial yesterday featuring an animated mom and tween boy that got me RIGHT in the…
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By Shanna Walker There’s Nothing Better Than Sharing My Baby With the People I Love
“They’re such a gift, aren’t they?” The voice came from behind me in the grocery line. I tried to keep…
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By Nickey J Dunn I Married Into the Best Family
I stood there, absolutely beaming with pride, trying to maintain some level of chill, as my mother-in-law asked me for…
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By Her View From Home 5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
We've all said it. "How was your day?" And we've all gotten that dreaded response. "Good." Not exactly the…
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To the Waiting Adoptive Mother in the Middle of a Paper Pregnancy
Dear adoptive parent-to-be, Wherever you may be in your own unique adoption journey, I want to cheer you on and…
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By Jess Litterell To the Mom Who Feels Like a Fraud: Give it Time
Everyone has a mother. Mine was particularly wonderful. But having a mother, even a good one, didn’t exactly train me…
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By Cat Borg Choose Joy Even Now
Sometimes I have to pinch myself to see if I’m dreaming. Some moments are perfect and happy tears form. I…
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By Hillary Adams Dear Son, Now That You’re a Teenager
Thirteen years ago, after two failed inductions (who knew you could be on Pitocin TWICE and still leave the hospital…
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