By Leslee Madsen I’m Grateful for This Life on the Playroom Floor
I don't remember having a playroom as a child, but now, every house seems to have one, including ours. When…
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By Crystal Fulmer Watching Your Big Kids Blossom is a Blessing
A little over a week ago, I received a call from my dad, and over the next 12 hours regarding…
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By Sarah Nichols Soak in the Moments because Babies Don’t Keep
I love marking the moments, the ones that count—making a note and storing them for memory. But I often miss…
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To the Mom in the Trenches, I’ll Come Back for You
Your hair is in a messy bun for the sixth day in a row. You’re trudging to work sniffling because…
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By Krystal Sieben Sometimes a Kid Just Needs a Sick Day
My middle son stayed home from school today. He said he was sick. I’m not sure that is the truth.…
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God was In the Room for Our Daughter’s Open Heart Surgery
I’ve had a strong faith for as long as I can remember, but I always felt bad that I never…
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By Michelle Haskell To the Quick-Thinking Target Employees Who Found My Lost Daughter: Thank You
Dear Target, Thank you for reuniting me with my daughter . . . my little girl. It was a normal…
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Sometimes We Need Someone to Just Sit With Us in Our Struggle
Early this morning, I told (yelled is more accurate) my sons to get up with the same furious ferocity I…
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By Abby Walters A Benediction for the Worn Out Mother
Blessed are you, Father, for bestowing upon me the honor of motherhood. For allowing me to experience the deep joy…
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By Vicki Bahr When Your Son Grows Up, You Will Remember This
When your son turns 50, you will remember how, when he was a baby, he would kick the arm of…
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Daughter of Mine, Do Not Let the World Extinguish Your Fire
Daughter of mine, I see the fire behind your eyes. Do not let it die. Daughter of mine who runs…
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Stop Worrying about the Mom You’re Not and Lean into the Mom You Are
"Mompetition" is the worst. I’ve noticed a trend on the socials lately. Articles saying things like “I’m not a Pinterest…
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