Bathtime Washes Away the Struggles of the Day
It's 7 p.m., which means bathtime at our house. I close the drain and fill the tub with warm water.…
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Toddler
Being a Mom of Littles is So Hard and So Full of Love
Right now I wake up very early, no matter what day it is. And you need me so, so much.…
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By Alicia K. Albertson Dear Son, I Never Want To Forget This Version of You
Such big blue eyes for your tiny face. Staring into them, I saw a world of possibilities for you. Would…
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By Jordan Morgan Developmental Delays Are Not Your Fault
When my youngest child was a freshly turned toddler, she wasn’t talking, walking, or acting much like a toddler. She…
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Dear Firstborn, Your Sibling Will Not Replace You
This wasn't the plan. This wasn't on the calendar to happen so soon. I need you to know, I could…
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By Christine Judy I Promise To Remember When it Was Just Us
Dear firstborn, I promise to remember you are still my baby. When your baby brother is born and you suddenly…
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These Toddler Years Are Hard But Beautiful
You planted a wet, sloppy kiss on my cheek and said so earnestly, “I love you, Mommy.” My heart almost…
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Teaching My Child To Deal With Big Emotions Starts With Me
There I was in the middle of getting breakfast together, and my toddler was mad that she had to sit…
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By Kimberly Keys Moms Just Know What To Do
My son's 3-year well-child visit was with a new doctor at a new office due to our previous pediatrician being…
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By Laura Niebauer Palmer God Gave Me a Child Who Tests Me
On a recent Sunday, my husband, son, and I headed to a friend’s house under the guise of watching football.…
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By Allisa Leffers The “In a Minute” Mom
Three words my 3-year-old hears too much: "In a minute." “Mommy, can you help me?” In a minute because I…
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By Brianna Forsman Two is a Storm
Two is a storm. It comes with passionate fury, mixed with unpredictable changes, and yet capable of unique and powerful…
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