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Grief, Loss, Motherhood
July 15, 2024
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By Marissa Khosh

The Losses Never Leave You

I had four miscarriages. And it has changed me. It has changed what my family was supposed to look like.…

Motherhood, Toddler
July 15, 2024
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By Ruthie Hollander

The Push and Pull of Parenting

The playground lately is pure terror—for me. My 19-month-old jettisons up the metal steps, grasping a railing too big for…

When it Feels Like God’s Not Listening, He’s Still Working

Faith, Motherhood
July 14, 2024
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By Christie Pike Nelson

When it Feels Like God’s Not Listening, He’s Still Working

It was early one morning in 2010. I had just dropped my daughter off at preschool and my 2-year-old son…

The Life of An Only Child is Beautifully Lonely

Living, Motherhood
July 14, 2024
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By Ericka Clay

The Life of An Only Child is Beautifully Lonely

There was always a little bit of death on the pages of the books I read. I think I wanted…

Baby, Motherhood
July 13, 2024
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By Charissa Lauren

To the Mom with a Traumatic Birth Story

My twins will be three months old this weekend, and I just finished making their baby book. It took me…

Grown Children, Motherhood, Teen
July 13, 2024
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By Claudia Caramiello

18 Will Break Your Heart

18 will hug you . . . if you ask. 18 will send you funny TikToks. 18 will not make…

To the Mom Feeling the Pressure To Have a Perfect Summer

Living, Motherhood
July 12, 2024
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By Amber Kuipers

To the Mom Feeling the Pressure To Have a Perfect Summer

Summer vacation is one of the most anticipated times of the year but can also be one of the most…

Baby, Motherhood, Toddler
July 12, 2024
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By Christina Ferguson

I’m Going to Miss Holding You on My Hip

I’m going to miss our hip-hold the most. You are my last baby and all our lasts are dwindling before…

Kids, Motherhood
July 11, 2024
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By Ashley Elizabeth

Families Don’t Have to Match

“Who are you?” the girl asked my daughter. “She is my sister!” my eldest declared, fingers extending around her little…

Kids, Motherhood
July 10, 2024
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By Cat Borg

I Pick Up the Shoes

My 5-year-old left her shoes at the top of the stairs today, discarded on her way to the bathroom when…

Knowing When to Speak Up and When to Walk Away Isn’t Easy

Faith, Motherhood
July 10, 2024
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By Jennifer Jabbour

Knowing When to Speak Up and When to Walk Away Isn’t Easy

“I got an F on my essay because my teacher said I plagiarized,” my teenager said. After asking my daughter,…

Our Kids Are Capable of More Than We Think

Kids, Motherhood
July 9, 2024
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By Kelsi

Our Kids Are Capable of More Than We Think

I watched her paddle out in the kayak all by herself. Prior to arriving at the boat launch at family…

Motherhood

The Losses Never Leave You

The Push and Pull of Parenting

When it Feels Like God’s Not Listening, He’s Still Working

The Life of An Only Child is Beautifully Lonely

To the Mom with a Traumatic Birth Story

18 Will Break Your Heart

To the Mom Feeling the Pressure To Have a Perfect Summer

I’m Going to Miss Holding You on My Hip

Families Don’t Have to Match

I Pick Up the Shoes

Knowing When to Speak Up and When to Walk Away Isn’t Easy

Our Kids Are Capable of More Than We Think

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