By Karen Johnson Let’s End the Mommy Wars, Because No One is Winning
I recently shared a poignant piece written from the perspective of a working mom. She wrote about how downright exhausting…
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By Kelsey Scism Dear Son, Here’s What I Hope You Learn As We Watch March Madness Together
Snuggled on the couch under a fleece blanket covered in our favorite team’s logo, I watch basketball with my son.…
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By Sarah Althouse Why I’m Sharing My Baby’s Name Early
One of the most common pieces of advice I've received since becoming pregnant is not to share my baby's name…
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By Kayla Runkel These Are the Nights We Pay Our Dues
I won’t be at the gym in the morning, my daughter is sick and throwing up. Be sure to keep…
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By Jordan Harrell Dear Daughter, Remember This About Me When You Become a Mother
Dear Daughter, Someday, you might become a mother. Someday, you might look down into a tiny, furrowed face, just barely…
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By Emily Kasel The Easiest Part of Motherhood is Loving Her
A friend recently asked me what I find the easiest about motherhood. The question caught me off guard. I had to think…
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By Sherry White I’m A Better Parent in My Thirties Than I Would’ve Been in My Twenties
I’m so glad I became a parent in my thirties. Had I been one in my twenties, I’m quite certain…
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By Brooke Behrendt Dear Sweet Baby, From Your Exhausted But Grateful Mama
To my sweet, sleep-hating baby, From the moment I learned you were on your way, I was both excited and…
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By Ashli Brehm Mothers, Love Your Children Well and Stop Worrying About the Rest
We are mothers. We are women. For being the fairer sex, the ones without the cajones, we sure have a…
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By Surabhi Kaushik My Son Doesn’t Look Like Me (and It Bothers Me a Little)
“Is that your son? He is so handsome!” said my new friend when she saw my son for the first…
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I’ve Got Kids—Dirt and Germs Are Just Part of the Deal
My five-year-old was eating Cheez-Its at the park recently when he of course, as all five-year-olds do, dropped the bag…
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By Whitney Fleming Dear New Mom, This is What You Need To Get Through Parenting
Dear new mom: I am so excited for you. You are about to embark on one crazy ride, so put…
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