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Dear Firstborn, Because of You My Heart Grew

Kids, Motherhood
October 11, 2022
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By Megan Kewaza

Dear Firstborn, Because of You My Heart Grew

To my firstborn, Some days it feels like I just found out about you—pregnant for the first time ever. But…

One Day You’ll Outgrow Being My Little Boy—But Not Today

Kids, Motherhood, Tween
September 22, 2022
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By Manndi Maphies

One Day You’ll Outgrow Being My Little Boy—But Not Today

One day you will come home after your first day of a new school year and not wish to share…

His First Haircut Was the Start of Letting Go

Child, Motherhood, Tween
September 20, 2022
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By Casey Sorensen

His First Haircut Was the Start of Letting Go

My son has the most beautiful curls. I remember when his hair started growing as a baby and a little…

3 Common Phrases to Avoid Saying to Your Kids (and What To Say Instead)

Kids, Motherhood
September 17, 2022
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By Kamie Maddocks

3 Common Phrases to Avoid Saying to Your Kids (and What To Say Instead)

Learning to love yourself is hard work. I did not grow up loving myself. Instead, I always felt inadequate, and…

Motherhood
September 13, 2022
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6 Minute Read

By Valene Baskfield, LCSW

I Loved You the Best I Could

This morning my 16-year-old son Jack asked me, "How would you say I grew up, Mom? Was I poor? Or…

To My Sons in Heaven: Your Short Lives Changed Mine Forever

Grief
September 1, 2022
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By Claudia Campbell

To My Sons in Heaven: Your Short Lives Changed Mine Forever

Dear Noah, Caleb, and Micah: I can’t believe it’s been nine years since I held you in my arms. My…

Dear Son, My Heart Wasn’t Ready for You To Grow So Fast

Child, Motherhood
August 28, 2022
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By Rachel Reva

Dear Son, My Heart Wasn’t Ready for You To Grow So Fast

Dear son, I wasn’t ready for this. But you were. I had it all planned out. I would enjoy the…

Your Son Won’t Care About Decorating His Dorm Room

Grown Children, Motherhood
August 4, 2022
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By Gayle Brown

Your Son Won’t Care About Decorating His Dorm Room

'Tis the season for dorms for those of us whose children are in college. You may be designing, planning,…

Mothering a Little Boy Seems Like it Will Go On Forever—Until it Doesn’t

Grown Children, Motherhood
July 30, 2022
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By Susan Lambert

Mothering a Little Boy Seems Like it Will Go On Forever—Until it Doesn’t

I walked with a determined gait through the airport doors after I hugged my adult son goodbye. My tenacious walk…

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
July 28, 2022
3.9K Views
6 Minute Read

By Manndi Maphies

Dear Sons, as You Become Men

Boys, you are currently 12 and almost 10 years of age. This world in which you find yourselves growing up…

Child, Kids, Motherhood
July 21, 2022
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By Jenny Albers

He’ll Walk in a Boy and Come Out a Man

It feels like the beginning of goodbye. Oh, sure, my son is still a little boy, but not for long.…

Motherhood
July 20, 2022
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By Raiyah Hurt

May You Never Stop Reaching for Mama

My sweet baby, As I sit here feeding you, nestled in my arms, your little hand opens up and reaches…

boy mom

Dear Firstborn, Because of You My Heart Grew

One Day You’ll Outgrow Being My Little Boy—But Not Today

His First Haircut Was the Start of Letting Go

3 Common Phrases to Avoid Saying to Your Kids (and What To Say Instead)

I Loved You the Best I Could

To My Sons in Heaven: Your Short Lives Changed Mine Forever

Dear Son, My Heart Wasn’t Ready for You To Grow So Fast

Your Son Won’t Care About Decorating His Dorm Room

Mothering a Little Boy Seems Like it Will Go On Forever—Until it Doesn’t

Dear Sons, as You Become Men

He’ll Walk in a Boy and Come Out a Man

May You Never Stop Reaching for Mama

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