By Jessica Alexander Because I Said So
Becoming a parent fills your world with more love and joy than you knew ever possible. It also fills your…
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Motherhood
Mama, What You “Just” Do Matters
The missing Dora the Explorer miniature doll "incident" was not one of my prouder mom moments. While I was searching…
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By Amy Lu Loving Your Post-Baby Body
I am four days postpartum, and already I find myself thinking about how quickly I can tighten up my belly,…
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By Kristie McCollum Am I Qualified to Raise A Man?
His smile. His giggle. His laugh. His wild, rambunctious ways. That's my son. My boy. He is loving, funny, and…
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By Megan Leanderson Love Sick.
Terrified yelps accompanied the sobbing that startled my husband and I from our sleep. It was day two of fever…
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By Leah Baacke Imagination without Fear
Thomas Harris once wrote that fear is “the price of imagination.” As both a dreamer and a worrier, I can…
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By Amy Rondeau My Daughter Isn’t Me
I walk the short distance to school eagerly anticipating a few moments of conversation with fellow parents as we wait…
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By Christy Margritz The Not So Talked About Side of Breastfeeding
Exclusively pumping sucks…LITERALLY! It is the not so talked about side of breastfeeding, but I did it and would do…
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By Diane Karr The Best Place To Go
“Are you just going to wear pajamas all week?” “Yes.” “Pants are overrated.” “Your armpits smell like steak.” The crazy…
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By Jenni Welsch Come Together: Thoughts on Connection
This week marks the four-month anniversary, of sorts, with my fourth employer, of sorts. He's a demanding boss and it is…
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By Yvette Manes Today We Are Playing Hooky
I am writing this in bed. It is 6:30 a.m. on a weekday morning. It is a school day,…
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By Kathy Jacobitz The 7th Month Stretch.
When we found out we were pregnant with twins, I told myself, Lord willing, if we were able to meet…
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