What Happens to the Mamas When Their Children Are Grown?
A friend came up to me the other day after church and commented, “I’ve never seen you alone. I had…
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It’s Worth the Extra Effort to Raise My Kids Into Capable Adults
Our 7-year-old asked to make pancakes the other morning. “Can I do it all by myself this time, mom?” Truthfully,…
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How Much Longer Will I Watch Them Play?
As I sit here watching my two boys running around on the bright-colored foam mats, sliding down the bright red…
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I Don’t Belong In the Baby Section Anymore
I don’t belong here anymore. The thought crept into my mind today as I stood in the baby section. I…
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A Mother Transitions From Living For Her Kids, To Living With Them
There’s a pivotal point in our lives as mothers when we realize we are no longer living for our children,…
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My Kids Are Older Now, But I’m Still Tired
I just knew once my kids were older I’d have all sorts of time. I’d read books and watch shows…
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By Lori Jarrett 9 is Changing Right Before My Eyes
"You are officially tall enough to ride without a booster seat," our pediatrician tells my daughter after reviewing her measurements.…
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By Laura Costea Raising Kids With a Big Age Gap is the Best
“Mom, it says here in the parenting magazine that by five months, babies should be responding when you call their…
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I’m Getting Used To the Middle Part of Parenting
One night, my husband was out at a meeting. I cleaned up after dinner, started the dishwasher, swept the floor,…
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By Tynea Lewis There’s Beauty in Having Big Kids, Too
There’s something about when your kiddos can load the dishwasher, mop the floor, and start a load of laundry. There’s…
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By Kelsey Scism When Little Helpers Turn Into Big Kids
We have a big family—five kids if you’re counting (which I sometimes do, just to make sure we have everyone).…
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By Jennifer Craven I Finally Made it To the Sweet Spot of Motherhood
Guys, I think I made it. Finally made it to that small window of time I’ve heard parents talk about…
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