By Jessica Rettig Small hours
"Our lives are made In these small hours These little wonders These twists and turns of fate Time falls away,…
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Motherhood
By Shelby Bushong Because we have to Keep the Faith
Pregnancy was the best experience of my life. I loved every second of it and I can’t wait to do…
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By Her View From Home Emma Strong – Fighting Pediatric Brain Tumors
Written by: Kathryn Gehring When our daughter, Emma, was 7 months old, we had concerns about her development because…
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By Brittany Cole Let’s End Mommy Wars – For Good
Everyone’s an expert. I’m one of those who think they know what’s best - and I do. I know what’s…
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By Maralee Bradley Tell Your Foster Child You Love Them (even if you aren’t sure)
As a culture, we place an almost magical value on the words "I love you." They are words that should…
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By Leah Peterson Rough waters on the way to the finish line.
The complexities that exist in family dynamics run a deep and vast range in similarity and differences. The change that…
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By Jenn Meyer Independence Day: My Worst Nightmare
What had been planned to be an evening of food, fireworks and fun, quickly turned into thirty minutes of terror.…
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By Leslie Means Do the Details Matter?
I wonder sometimes if the details matter. If you’re working an algebra equation or measuring sugar for a brownie recipe…
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By Jennifer Smith Why bedsharing works for us, even though it horrifies you.
Bed sharing is not for every family. I didn't even know it was right for our family until baby was…
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By Andrea Wenburg Is My Child Spoiled, Defiant or Simply Overwhelmed?
“Is she a good baby?” The question still stings a little, eight years later. I didn’t know this was a…
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By Robyna May Expecting More From Our Children Than We Do From Ourselves
The other day my six year old son ran his school’s annual cross-country race. Twice around a fairly large football…
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By Yvette Mystakas My PPD made me almost lose everything – my husband, my son, and myself
When reflecting back to the time my postpartum depression (PPD) was at its peak - sadness, confusion and regret sweep…
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