By Jenni Brennan Mothers Grieve a Million Little Losses as Their Babies Grow Up
Fifteen years ago, I was pregnant with my oldest son and I spent all my free moments devouring every baby…
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By Melissa Neeb Welcome To the Teenage Jungle (You’re Still Needed Here)
Being told you are "cringy." Having your hugs dodged. Exasperated looks. One-word answers. Welcome to the teenage jungle. Enjoy, cherish,…
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By Whitney Fleming She’s Looking to Me to Set the Tone for Life Right Now
She's watching me. She's watching the way I react to the news about the pandemic. She's watching how I interact…
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By Caroline Murray A Mama’s Heart Has To Learn How To Let Them Go
They leave for school and leave behind a trail of their morning activities. Half-eaten breakfast on the table. Shoes by…
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I’m the Parent of a Rising Senior and Refuse To Give Up on This Year
I am the parent of a 2021 senior, and I will not give up on this year. No doubt, my…
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Dear Kids, It’s Going To Be Harder This Time So We Have To Dig Deep
Hey kids, it's going to be harder this time. The ups and downs, the unknowns, the cancellations. The worry, the…
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By Ann Hultberg The Middle School Years Are Challenging
“Mom, you suck the fun out of everything!” shouted my 13-year-old daughter behind her closed bedroom door. Is this the…
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By Liz Svatek God is My Friend, and My Son Showed Me Why
If anyone could blame God, it would be my son. He was born by C-section with no cry. Just silence…
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By Julia Ubbenga 9 Ways To Teach Your Daughter To Love Her Body
Growing up whenever I daydreamed about motherhood, I always thought I’d be a boy mom. I grew up with brothers,…
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By Jen Smith The Best Conversations With My Teen Happen At Night
My phone says its 10 p.m. For years this meant freedom for me. I'd wait in anticipation for 10 p.m.…
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By Amy Mullens If Your Teen Questions His Faith, Go There With Him
My 16-year-old son was home from school with a chest infection. I walked in on him watching a Netflix documentary…
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By Leanne Willen Dear 8th Graders, This Should Have Been Your Year Too
To my dear 8th graders: If someone had warned me that our school year would take such an uncharted and…
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