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Kids, Motherhood
September 15, 2020
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By Megan Hardwick

I Love You With All That I Am

I’m that mother . . . I’m that mother who doesn’t really fit in. I don’t have many friends. I’m…

My Little Boy is in There Still, I Know it

Motherhood, Teen
September 15, 2020
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By Carole Johnston

My Little Boy is in There Still, I Know it

I remember when my son was born like it was yesterday—a fussy, colicky, jaundiced, heat-rash bundle of baby boy. My…

Motherhood
September 14, 2020
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By Annie Barkalow

Homeschooling Just Didn’t Work For Me

I stared at the computer screen nervously. I was on a chat forum dedicated to homeschooling, and I had a…

I’ll Hold You Until I No Longer Can—And Even Then I Will Try

Kids, Motherhood
September 14, 2020
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By Kalan Krueger

I’ll Hold You Until I No Longer Can—And Even Then I Will Try

This is how I held you. Wrapped up, entwined in my arms until you finally gave in to sleep. It…

Faith, Marriage, Motherhood
September 14, 2020
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By Amber Palmer

Don’t Let Your Mess Define Your Worth

As I was putting away bathroom toiletries, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and thought, oh, what…

Our Parents Met Their First Grandbaby Through a Hospital Window, and it Was the Sweetest Thing Ever

Baby, Motherhood
September 13, 2020
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By Jessica Swanda

Our Parents Met Their First Grandbaby Through a Hospital Window, and it Was the Sweetest Thing Ever

I bought my firstborn into this world on June 17, 2020, in a labor and delivery ward with closed waiting…

The Thing About Grandpas is You Never Want Them To Leave

Kids, Motherhood
September 13, 2020
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By Kailyn McMahon-Boggess

The Thing About Grandpas is You Never Want Them To Leave

Grandpas are like Google. They have all the answers. Or at least, they think they do. And if they don't…

Grief, Motherhood
September 13, 2020
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By Liz Mannegren

A Grandmother’s Gift From Heaven

I opened my front door to find a box full of goodies at my feet: a hot meal, gifts for…

Dear Friend, I’m Not the Same Now That I’m a Mom But I Still Need You

Friendship, Motherhood
September 13, 2020
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By Jessica Urlichs

Dear Friend, I’m Not the Same Now That I’m a Mom But I Still Need You

Dearest friend, It’s still me. Well, sort of. I’m here but another version entirely. I’m in a bubble of longing…

My Husband and I Are On the Same Team and There’s No Room For Resentment

Marriage, Motherhood
September 12, 2020
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By Emily Roussell

My Husband and I Are On the Same Team and There’s No Room For Resentment

My husband and I sat cuddled and chatting on the couch. At one point, our conversation turned to a statistic…

Your Baby Knew Love Because You Chose Life

Baby, Motherhood
September 12, 2020
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By Jess Litterell

Your Baby Knew Love Because You Chose Life

I looked out my kitchen window this morning and watched my little boy swinging and singing in the sunshine. And…

Motherhood
September 11, 2020
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By Jessica Urlichs

Dear Mama, You Are My Everything

Mama, I can’t see past you right now, I’m so small and everything’s a little blurry. All I see is…

Motherhood

I Love You With All That I Am

My Little Boy is in There Still, I Know it

Homeschooling Just Didn’t Work For Me

I’ll Hold You Until I No Longer Can—And Even Then I Will Try

Don’t Let Your Mess Define Your Worth

Our Parents Met Their First Grandbaby Through a Hospital Window, and it Was the Sweetest Thing Ever

The Thing About Grandpas is You Never Want Them To Leave

A Grandmother’s Gift From Heaven

Dear Friend, I’m Not the Same Now That I’m a Mom But I Still Need You

My Husband and I Are On the Same Team and There’s No Room For Resentment

Your Baby Knew Love Because You Chose Life

Dear Mama, You Are My Everything

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