When You Hate Letting People Down, It’s Hard To Say No
The word echoed in my own ears. I did it! I said it! I did NOT say, “I don’t think…
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How To Set Healthy Boundaries (Yes, You Need Them)
I thought I knew what boundaries were, and I thought I set them. But as I sat on my dirty…
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By Hilary Doyle I Promise I’m Doing My Best, But My Kids Push Every Boundary I Set
You didn’t say a word. You didn’t have to. You rolled your eyes, and subtly shook your head, and let…
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By Jennifer Bailey I’m the Mother—What I Say Goes
When a mother says no, she means no. Why is it when a doctor, teacher, coach, or even a gardener…
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By Justina Oldehoff Dear Mama, It’s OK To Need Boundaries
After three NICU stays, becoming a mom twice in one year, the trauma of losing one child, 80 days on…
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By Jordan Harrell No, my Kids Don’t Need a Phone.
My oldest child is five, but I’m already having conversations with other moms about the big question: When will you…
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By Zrinka Peters Stop Bashing Your Kids Online
I came across an article the other day that made me cringe. It was written by a mom-writer and was…
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By Tina Szymczak Parenting Lessons You Need to Learn from My Child Sexual Abuse Experience
There is something I want to share with you. Actually, I don’t want to share it with you, but rather…
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By Lauren Eberspacher Put Down Your Dang Phone – What Happened When We Left Our Phones Behind On Date Night
"Babe, what's so funny?" he asked. I sat chuckling in the passenger seat of our van while my husband drove…
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By Whitney Fleming Parents: It’s Not About the Phone
Recently I was sitting in a conversation with a few girlfriends when the topic of cell phones came up. It’s…
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By Katrina Villegas Teaching My Toddler (and myself) to Own Her Boundaries
No. I don't like that. Please don't touch me. Please don't take things from me. I wasn't done with that.…
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By Maralee Bradley When it’s Time to Stop Being a Foster Mom
I'm still not okay with calling myself a "former foster mom." It just doesn't feel right. My heart is still…
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