By Mary Ann Blair Trying to Raise Grateful Kids When They Have so Much
"Jingle Bell Rock" plays on the radio. Snow gently falls outside the windows. Lights sparkle on the Christmas tree. And…
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By Sara Ohlin I’m Done Finding All The Things My Kids Lose
I don’t know how it is in your house, but in our house, this mama right here finds everything. Every.…
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By Stacy Bronec Why I Take My Wild Child Out in Public
“You’re a brave mom for being out in public with him.” I could have easily been offended by the older…
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By Angela Anagnost-Repke Six Reasons to Befriend a Mom Who’s Been There, Done That
It was a Michigan February blizzard. My eighteen-month-old and three-year-old were sick for the 82nd time that season. I knew…
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By Lauren Eberspacher Pooping Alone, and Other Things Moms Aren’t Allowed to do Without an Audience
My plan was in place: everyone had a snack, Mickey Mouse was on tv, and the baby was down for…
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By Amanda Idleman My Last One
The last first birthday celebration is coming soon. One. One is big. It’s a celebration of having survived so many…
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By Michelle Koch Santa Isn’t Coming Anymore, But Faith Remains
Tonight, Santa died at our house. Our almost-9-year-old asked in his most serious voice for the truth about Santa Claus…
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By Katie Parton Attempting to be God and Failing Spectacularly
My greatest sin took shape through the purest of intentions. I wanted to be a loving, devoted, attentive mother, always.…
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By Jessica Johnston Being a Mom is Hard, and That’s OK
Today I met some friends in town for coffee and shopping. I ended up bear hugging my four-year-old on a…
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By Tiffany Campione When Mom Guilt Gets You Down, Lean On Me
We sat at the island in the kitchen sipping coffee. It had been over a year since we had seen…
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By Gail Hoffer-Loibl Your Pregnant Body is Beautiful and Sexy
Hey, you! Yes, you with the beautiful round belly. I see you shuffling along, tugging at the waist of your…
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By Whitney Fleming To My Daughter at 9
OK, dear daughter. Bring it in. Time for a halftime pep talk. Soon, you’ll be turning 9. I know. I…
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