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Kids, Motherhood
September 22, 2018
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By Amy Dimarcangelo

It’s Cool to Be Weird

My idea of quality time with my children is going on one-on-one dates (especially when they involve donuts). It’s pushing…

I Know You’re Exhausted, Mama—But Experts Say You NEED That Momcation

Mental Health, Motherhood
September 21, 2018
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By Casey Huff

I Know You’re Exhausted, Mama—But Experts Say You NEED That Momcation

I waved as our old blue truck rolled down the road away from where I stood, planted on the sidewalk…

Faith, Motherhood
September 21, 2018
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By Krista Ward

There’s No Glory in Motherhood

There’s no glory in changing diapers. There’s no glory in refereeing arguments. There’s no glory in picking your toddler’s dinner…

Baby, Child, Motherhood, Toddler
September 21, 2018
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By Kayla Friehe

The Littleness is Leaving Our Home

The littleness is leaving our home. It's slowly creeping away, almost unnoticed unless I stop to take a hard look…

Dear Son, Our Work Together Isn’t Done Yet

Kids, Kitchen, Motherhood, Teen, Tween
September 21, 2018
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By Maralee Bradley

Dear Son, Our Work Together Isn’t Done Yet

I woke up early to come wake you up. Even though you don't need me to. Even though you're capable…

Kids, Motherhood, Tween
September 20, 2018
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By Amy Betters-Midtvedt

The Sweet Spot of 11

This is what 11 looks like. 11 is one of the sweet spots, my friends, and I am soaking it…

A Morning in the Life of a Mom With Anxiety

Child, Journal, Mental Health, Motherhood
September 20, 2018
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By Kera Vest

A Morning in the Life of a Mom With Anxiety

I wake up to the sound of my kids in the kitchen, the morning sun peeping through my window. I…

My Spirited Child is Not the Reason I’m Done Having Kids

Child, Kids, Motherhood
September 20, 2018
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By Rochelle Deans

My Spirited Child is Not the Reason I’m Done Having Kids

I’ve heard it before, sometimes in jest, sometimes not: There’s a reason that one’s the youngest, isn’t there. I hear the…

Kids, Motherhood, Teen, Toddler, Tween
September 19, 2018
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By Whitney Fleming

Dear Child, I Wear Your Pain

Dear child, I wear your pain. The first time I heard your cry, I put your pain on like a…

These Are the Hands: A Prayer For a Mother and Child

Child, Motherhood
September 19, 2018
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By Shelby Spear

These Are the Hands: A Prayer For a Mother and Child

Years ago, my hubby and I attended a marriage retreat. As part of the closing ceremony, each couple in attendance…

You Don’t Have to Volunteer For Everything, Mama

Journal, Motherhood
September 19, 2018
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By Erin Holland

You Don’t Have to Volunteer For Everything, Mama

I know you've been there. I know everyone is asking for everything from you. It happens literally everywhere you go,…

To All the Working Moms Who Are Tired Before They Get to Work

Journal, Kids, Motherhood
September 18, 2018
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By Liz Petrone

To All the Working Moms Who Are Tired Before They Get to Work

This morning I woke four sleepy humans. Some I gently patted, some I prodded, and one I pulled the covers…

Motherhood

It’s Cool to Be Weird

I Know You’re Exhausted, Mama—But Experts Say You NEED That Momcation

There’s No Glory in Motherhood

The Littleness is Leaving Our Home

Dear Son, Our Work Together Isn’t Done Yet

The Sweet Spot of 11

A Morning in the Life of a Mom With Anxiety

My Spirited Child is Not the Reason I’m Done Having Kids

Dear Child, I Wear Your Pain

These Are the Hands: A Prayer For a Mother and Child

You Don’t Have to Volunteer For Everything, Mama

To All the Working Moms Who Are Tired Before They Get to Work

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