The Best Neighbors Are Family
It's not unusual for many of us mothers and grandmothers to have memory boxes. We each may call them something…
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The Sweetest Mother's Day Gift!
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By Heather Spiva They Won’t Need You This Way Forever
This last week at church, I sat behind a little boy. As we stood to sing worship songs, he continued…
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Dear Exhausted New Parents, It Gets Better
I was a new mom to a cranky infant who refused to sleep at night unless I was cradling him…
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By Amy Keyes I Have to Step Back So My Teens Can Step Up
Raising teenagers is not for the faint of heart. I’m in the throes of it. If you’re treading lightly in…
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By Kim Hanson The Ravages of Schizophrenia: A Mother’s Perspective
Our bright, beautiful, beloved son was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his late 20s. Although the manifestation of his illness surfaced…
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Sisters Know When to Step In and Step Up
She didn’t have to do the dishes. She was there to give us a break while my husband and I…
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By Leslee Madsen I’ll Miss This When My Kids Grow Up
Recently, I had a friend ask if she could interview me and several other mothers for a class she was…
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As a Mom with ADHD, I’ve Learned to Be Kinder to Myself
At 2 a.m., I put the finishing touches on the three-tiered birthday cake. It was perfect. My 2-year-old would certainly…
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Graduation Means One Last Party
My head is about to explode. My youngest, AKA my baby, is about to graduate high school this June. While…
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My Teen Is Always Changing His Mind—And That’s Okay
My teenage son changes his mind about everything around him. And it’s driving me crazy. My sweet 17-year-old son chooses…
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By Rachael Ramas Friendship in Motherhood is Beautifully Unique
Friendships in motherhood hold a unique and treasured place, distinctly different from any we've experienced before. The ones we meet…
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By Savannah Lyon Dear Graduate, I Love You Forever
I never imagined these days of preparing for graduation, senior prom, senior photos, and you actually moving out would come.…
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