By Abbie Dunlap Some Days I’m Terrible at Motherhood
Last night my family and I went bowling in celebration of my husband's 28th birthday. My mom happily sat out…
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By Christen Bell I Love You But Please Stop Touching Me
You know that book about love languages? The one that talks about whether you receive love through words of affirmation,…
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By Megan Porter What Having a Big Family is Really Like
"How do you do it?" As a mother of eight kiddos all age 13 and under, I field that question…
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By Amanda Idleman Drowning in Stuff? Try a Holiday Purge
The holiday season in our house is epic. Everything about December is magical. We have hot chocolate, stockings, Christmas…
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By Sarah Althouse An Open Letter to My Morning Sickness
Dear Morning Sickness, While I've enjoyed the last three months we've spent together, it is time for you to go. …
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By Kimberly Poovey My Postpartum Depression Was Hiding in Plain Sight
This is the face of postpartum depression: And this: And this: Postpartum anxiety and depression doesn’t always look like you…
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By Rohini Grace What I’ve Gained by Losing Friends
I have lost touch with so many friends these past few years. Having a child and being present for your…
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By Lauren Eberspacher Weeping in Hope – What I Learned From This Is Us
"There's no reason why you can't go on and live your life." I cringed as I heard those words come…
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By Esther Vandersluis Why I’m Skipping Thanksgiving Dinner This Year
This is my Thanksgiving this year: Thanksgiving with no Thanksgiving dinner. I think it's a first for me. No turkey to…
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By Sherry Parnell The Hardest Goodwill Donation I’ve Ever Made
My husband and I decided in late summer that our house needed some love. For several years, we have given…
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By Christi Terjesen Encouragement For the Stay-at-Home Mom
Hey, stay-at-home mom. Did anyone tell you today that you are critical, that your work is terrifically important, and that…
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Sometimes I Have Skid Marks
Sometimes I have skid marks. There. It's all out in the open. I said it. I mean, it isn't something…
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