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When You’re Overwhelmed, Take Just One Step Forward

Kids, Motherhood
October 31, 2024
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By Rachel Chin

When You’re Overwhelmed, Take Just One Step Forward

My 7-year-old wanted to learn taekwondo, so I signed him up with the local academy, and together, we eagerly anticipated…

I’m Raising a Kid Who Tests Every Boundary

Kids, Motherhood
October 30, 2024
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By Elisa Preston

I’m Raising a Kid Who Tests Every Boundary

You know that kid you see in the grocery store who just walks nicely alongside their parent’s cart? Yeah, that’s…

“Mommy, I Wish There Was a Dad at Your House.”

Kids, Motherhood
October 29, 2024
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By Katie Roberts

“Mommy, I Wish There Was a Dad at Your House.”

“Mommy, I wish there was a dad at your house.” That sentence stung. I sat in silence for a moment…

You Became So Much More than Mother-in-Law to Me

Grief, Living, Motherhood
October 28, 2024
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By Debra Wilson

You Became So Much More than Mother-in-Law to Me

We didn’t get as many outings as we could have—we can blame life for that. Either you were battling something,…

Marriage, Motherhood
October 27, 2024
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By Laura Payne

It’s Hard Being the Weekend Parent

I still remember the day we told you the news you were moving. It was the only time I've seen…

When Your Kids Come Over, I’ll Treat Them Like My Own

Kids, Motherhood
October 25, 2024
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By Krystal Sieben

When Your Kids Come Over, I’ll Treat Them Like My Own

Can I let you in on a secret? Yep, you, parent of a friend of my child. Maybe they met…

Baby, Faith, Motherhood
October 25, 2024
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By Katie Simmons

God Held My Baby and Me in the NICU

I had been here before. I had sat in the green recliner, holding my baby with wires attached to their…

Living, Motherhood
October 24, 2024
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By Lauren Mattson

I Cry More Now

I cry when I’m sad, yes, but I also cry in moments of overwhelming gratitude. I can distinctly remember one…

Moms are the Keepers of Every Little Moment

Grown Children, Motherhood
October 23, 2024
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By Natasha Smith

Moms are the Keepers of Every Little Moment

Moms are keepers. They are the ones who tuck away memories in boxes, bags, and corners of their hearts—often long…

Motherhood
October 23, 2024
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By Jane Kim

It’s Never about the Cheeseburger

It had been a busy week (the first week of school!), and we were all looking forward to the weekend.…

I Cherish These Tender Moments with You, My Son

Motherhood, Toddler
October 21, 2024
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By Rebecca Stieva

I Cherish These Tender Moments with You, My Son

You gave me your first kiss this evening. It was a warm evening. September 9, 2024. Your brother was already…

Faith, Motherhood
October 20, 2024
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By Neely Richer

There’s Grace in This Messy Pew

Trenches: defined in war as long, deep ditches, dug as protective defenses. It’s also sometimes what this space between the…

Motherhood

When You’re Overwhelmed, Take Just One Step Forward

I’m Raising a Kid Who Tests Every Boundary

“Mommy, I Wish There Was a Dad at Your House.”

You Became So Much More than Mother-in-Law to Me

It’s Hard Being the Weekend Parent

When Your Kids Come Over, I’ll Treat Them Like My Own

God Held My Baby and Me in the NICU

I Cry More Now

Moms are the Keepers of Every Little Moment

It’s Never about the Cheeseburger

I Cherish These Tender Moments with You, My Son

There’s Grace in This Messy Pew

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So God Made a Mother