By Dani Sherman-Lazar Both of Our Worlds Are Upside Down So I’ll Hold You
I’ve been sleeping next to you each night. You stand up, and with screaming, sobs call out, “Mommy!” I run…
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By Annie Barkalow I’m Teaching My Kids To Stand Up For Themselves
I sat on my lawn chair on a hot, buggy evening at the ball diamonds, watching my son interact with…
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By Simone Griffin Dear Child, I Hope You’ll Remember This Love
I hope you remember hands that rubbed your back and pulled you in closely. Instead of hands that vigorously typed…
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By Jennifer Bailey We Didn’t Have a Lot of Money, But We Had a Lot of Love
Growing up, we lived in a two-bedroom, one bath, 700 square foot duplex. It wasn’t situated in the nicest part…
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By Haley McLain Abusers Stole My Childhood, But Love Owns My Future
Editor's note: this post discusses abuse Eventually, the abuse becomes so normal you’re almost desensitized to the feelings of hands…
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By Stephanie Kramm Today I’ll Hold You Close
Today’s the day I’m going to pause just to watch you laugh a little longer . . . feel your…
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By Tracy Gerhardt-Cooper Time is a Thief That Steals Our Babies Away
My eldest daughter married last October. A year has slipped by and the foundation of her marriage has been built.…
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Little One, I Hope You Never Lose the Wonder in Your Eyes
I’m scrubbing the last of the dinner dishes while you sit out on the porch. Sunlight is trading places with…
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By Jill Windham Our Kids Carry Burdens, Too
I looked over at him while we were sitting in the carline and realized his backpack was twice as big…
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By Aliette Silva Can I Keep You This Way Forever?
Can I keep you this way forever? Entangled in the beauty of your imagination. With your eyes open to everything…
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By Nikita Busic Don’t Collect Missed Moments, Mama
This life is crazy. It seems we are always going. The only time we stop is. . . wait, we…
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By Her View From Home What’s Old is New Again: 40 Classic Toys From Your Childhood Your Kids Will Love
Watching my sons circle toys in a catalog this past weekend, I couldn't help but feel a little bit nostalgic…
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