By Jennifer Kennedy God Puts Other Moms in Your Life for a Purpose—Make Sure You Look Up
The last thing I wanted to do that chilly spring afternoon was look up. The bright children’s gym was a…
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If You Think You Didn’t Get a Lot Done Today, Think Again
I didn’t do a lot of things today. The tea on the counter is supposed to be brewed, cooled down,…
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By Brianna Forsman Mothers Keep Going
“I can't do this anymore,” I moaned as I sat on the edge of the bed. Gingerly yet clumsily, I…
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By Angela Williams Glenn There Are Some Things Our Teens Have to Do on Their Own
I thought because I’ve taught teenagers for almost 20 years, I’d be ready for the teenage years with my own…
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By Kris Ann Valdez I May Have Wanted a Girl, But I Needed You
We had one of each—the boy, the girl. Maybe I shouldn’t have cared which way the third went, but I…
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Sometimes I Wonder If I’m a Good Mom
Sometimes I wonder if I am doing a good enough job for them. I don’t always feed them the right…
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By Courtney Devich Why I Put Down the Bottle for Good
“Would you like a drink?” “No, thank you though,” I usually reply. Sometimes I’ll throw in a, “No, I don’t…
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By Jamie Duhn Right Now, I’m the Default Parent but I Still Need You
The default parent. I didn’t know I was the default parent until I started reading about it on social media…
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By Marissa Khosh Seeing Two Pink Lines Changes Everything, Even if They Disappear
Today I came across a picture and it made me cry. Then I came across another one and felt the…
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This is the Summer of Us
Mom guilt hit me hard the moment the bus stop chatter started to rumble with talk of all things camp…
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By Tajuana Paige My Body, Mind, and Heart Agree: I’m Done Having Babies
When you know, you know. I've always wanted children. My pre-kid brain in my teenage years and forever 20s era…
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By Megan Honor Pesch Finally Enjoying the Ride: My Minivan at 100,000 Miles
I pull my minivan up into the carpool lane at the special education preschool my daughter attends. Odessa comes running…
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