By Paige Muller That Girls’ Trip Sounds Fun, but…
To my friends who I used to spontaneously have gatherings with, book a trip last minute with, and have endless…
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Moms Are the Real Christmas MVPs
Browsing through shelves of holiday books in the children's section of the library, I am reminded of the CD my…
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To the Mom In the Trenches: Make Room For Yourself
“I need to make room for myself,” I think quietly as I shove toys aside with my foot and toss…
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Right Now, Our Life Revolves Around Kids’ Activities and I Love It
A mother’s schedule revolves around her children’s schedules. It starts with their feeding schedules, their sleep schedules, and planning outings…
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Busy Mama, Your Children See Your Love
Busy mama, your children see you. Your children see you cooking them breakfast even after you’ve spent the night in…
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By Gretchen Hoffman I Do a Million Things Because I Am a Mother
I am a hostage negotiator—my voice soothing and calm while I talk down an incensed child holding his sister hostage…
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By Carly Berger Nguyen There Are a Million Reasons Being a Mom Is Hard
Being a mom is hard. The endless messes to clean up. The sleepless nights and sticky fingers touching everywhere. The…
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By Jacqueline Miller My Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Reminded Me I’m Doing Something Right
Yesterday I lost my mother-of-the-year award. Oh well, I was probably already out of the running. I’d been nagging my…
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Someday I’ll Be a Better Friend But For Now, Thanks for Waiting
I’m that friend. The one who takes forever to respond or sometimes doesn’t at all. She’s me. I’m the follow-up…
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My Days Don’t Belong To Me
My days don’t belong to me. Somewhere between watching my kids at the third park of the weekend and four…
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Your To-Do List Will Still Be There in the Morning, Mama—Don’t Miss Out on Today
Last night, I was dragging our overflowing hamper through the kitchen and into the laundry room, trying not to curse…
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I’m a Bad Friend Right Now—Thanks For Loving Me Anyway
Once 5 a.m. hits, I know I’m finally in the endzone. For whatever reason only known to my 9-month-old, between…
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