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Kids, Marriage, Motherhood
July 22, 2023
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By Krystal Sieben

In Defense of a Really Early Bedtime

I have a confession . . . I put my kids to bed super early—like shockingly early. Some people think…

Big Questions at Bedtime Don’t Require Perfect Answers

Kids, Motherhood
November 8, 2022
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By Brittany Bell

Big Questions at Bedtime Don’t Require Perfect Answers

Last night at bedtime, my son asked why everyone has to die one day. The thought of my sweet 7-year-old…

The Best Marriage Advice We Ever Got: Touch Feet Every Night

Faith, Marriage
September 25, 2022
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By Tara Banks

The Best Marriage Advice We Ever Got: Touch Feet Every Night

Twenty-six years ago this summer, I got a tiny piece of advice on my wedding day that has kept me…

To the Mom Counting the Hours Until Bedtime: One Day You Won’t

Motherhood
May 17, 2021
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By Megan Ruzomberka

To the Mom Counting the Hours Until Bedtime: One Day You Won’t

On a recent Saturday, my 5-year-old did something miraculous. He woke up, got out of bed, picked out his clothes,…

The Bedtime Hoops: 4 Important Questions To Ask Your Kids Every Night

Kids, Motherhood
November 17, 2020
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By Christine Leeb

The Bedtime Hoops: 4 Important Questions To Ask Your Kids Every Night

I love my kids, but by bedtime, I’m just exhausted. At 8 p.m., my patience shuts off. It’s like I…

Kids, Motherhood
August 17, 2020
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By Tabitha Yates

Stay With Me a Little While, Mama

My mind was racing as bedtime approached, thoughts flooded my mind about how far behind I was with work and…

Motherhood
December 2, 2019
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By Aliette Silva

She Puts the House to Bed

It starts with putting her children to bed. She will doze off in their bed, snuggled close to her beloved…

I Put My Kids to Bed Early For Their Sake—And Mine

Kids, Motherhood
November 14, 2019
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By Caroline Murray

I Put My Kids to Bed Early For Their Sake—And Mine

My kids have always gone to bed early. We fell into our routine when they gave up their naps around…

Child, Toddler
March 3, 2019
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By Jennifer Thompson

This is Our Nightly Dance

I hear his feet pitter-pattering down the stairs. It is some hour in the early morning. A time when all…

How to Put Your Children to Bed in 46 Easy Steps

Humor, Kids
September 15, 2018
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By Ashli Brehm

How to Put Your Children to Bed in 46 Easy Steps

It was time. It had to happen. We'd had a good run at pouring our children into bed at 11:30…

I’ll Lay With You As Long As You Need, My Child

Kids, Motherhood
June 28, 2018
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By Amy Betters-Midtvedt

I’ll Lay With You As Long As You Need, My Child

“Mom, I adore you.” This from the mouth of my youngest baby who is somehow now seven-years-old. Of course, he…

Kids
April 11, 2018
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By Kristina Foth

To My Rambunctious Toddler at Bedtime

It’s past your bedtime and you’re still going strong. You’re scampering from your coloring table to your toy box…

bedtime

In Defense of a Really Early Bedtime

Big Questions at Bedtime Don’t Require Perfect Answers

The Best Marriage Advice We Ever Got: Touch Feet Every Night

To the Mom Counting the Hours Until Bedtime: One Day You Won’t

The Bedtime Hoops: 4 Important Questions To Ask Your Kids Every Night

Stay With Me a Little While, Mama

She Puts the House to Bed

I Put My Kids to Bed Early For Their Sake—And Mine

This is Our Nightly Dance

How to Put Your Children to Bed in 46 Easy Steps

I’ll Lay With You As Long As You Need, My Child

To My Rambunctious Toddler at Bedtime

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