By Emily Burmeister I’m Not Ready for the Nerf Days to End
The normal afternoon rush was in full force. Kids were home, snacks were eaten, shoes were strewn in the entryway,…
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By Joy A. Mead I Just Can’t Let Go of the Play Kitchen Yet
If there is one toy I would love to pass along, it is my children’s play kitchen. At 10 and…
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By Cherith Fluker 6 Tips for Navigating the Empty Nest
After 20 years of having a family of four under one roof, it was quite the adjustment when the kids…
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By Holly Dignen 10 Real Truths about Motherhood
Pick and choose your battles. Not everything is worth the fight. Sometimes, you’ve got to be like Elsa and let…
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By Kris Ann Valdez Take the Trip with Your Kids—It’s Worth It
In the opening scene of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast, Belle spreads her arms and sings, “I want adventure…
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By Megan Kewaza I’ll Look in the Mirror for Her
I used to avoid mirrors. I vividly remember going to Walmart with a friend in high school and finding ourselves…
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By Coralle Skye 5 Hope-Filled Truths Every New Mom Needs To Hear
Being a mom is by far the best thing that’s ever happened to me. It’s magical. The love I have…
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Just Take the Family Photos
I debated taking family photos this past month. My body hadn’t been quite the same since I had my daughter.…
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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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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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