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Parenting is Acting: How To Handle Those Tough Questions As Our Kids Grow

Motherhood
July 7, 2016
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By Tammi Landry-Gilder

Parenting is Acting: How To Handle Those Tough Questions As Our Kids Grow

Much of the time, in my experience anyway, parenting involves a great deal of acting. Take Santa, for instance. Many…

Hot Tea Honey – A Ritual with My Children

Death of a Parent, Grief, Kids, Motherhood
July 2, 2016
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By Sara Ohlin

Hot Tea Honey – A Ritual with My Children

Walking through the daze of grief after my mom died of lung cancer at age 65, felt like slogging through…

A Mother’s Plea to the Women in a Crisis Pregnancy

Grief, Kids, Motherhood
June 29, 2016
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By Alissa Kay

A Mother’s Plea to the Women in a Crisis Pregnancy

There’s been a lot of tragic stories in the news lately. Some hit me hard. Like the ones of the…

Encourage Your Children To Ask Questions

Kids, Motherhood
June 28, 2016
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By Alethea Mshar

Encourage Your Children To Ask Questions

A couple of weeks ago, my neighbor, Brandee, stopped by with a gift for me, to encourage my writing. She…

Lifeguard Shares Warning For All Parents—Never Let Your Child Wear Water Wings

Kids, Motherhood
June 27, 2016
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By Sarah Philpott

Lifeguard Shares Warning For All Parents—Never Let Your Child Wear Water Wings

Those lazy, hazy days of summer will be here soon. I’ve already spent many days in our backyard pool with…

Kids, Motherhood
June 25, 2016
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4 Minute Read

By Annie Henriksen

I Miss Her When She Sleeps

It’s late, the house is quite. I can hear the heavy slow breathing of my husband next to me in…

Kids, Motherhood, School, School
June 25, 2016
3K Views
4 Minute Read

By Dr. Jennifer Pinto

The Year of Lasts

My middle son recently finished his Junior year of high school. Like any other teenager, he is looking forward to…

Inspiration, Kids, Motherhood
June 18, 2016
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By Harmony Vuycankiat

You Can Do This, Mama

Moms, I know you feel like your voice doesn’t matter; like your words are just vapor in the congested wind.…

Faith, Grief, Journal, Kids
June 12, 2016
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4 Minute Read

By Kimberly Patterson

When Terrorism Hits Close To Home

Another tragedy. Another day I sit here shaking my head in disbelief, and wiping away a tear. This one is…

I’m Not Afraid to Discipline Your Child. Here’s Why.

Kids, Motherhood
June 12, 2016
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By Megan Launchbaugh

I’m Not Afraid to Discipline Your Child. Here’s Why.

We were at one of those "Mommy and Me" classes. He was three. My daughter was one. They were "socializing,"…

Humor, Motherhood
June 6, 2016
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6 Minute Read

By Tammi Landry-Gilder

Why I Encourage Facebook Bragging

I brag about my kids too much. I know I do it. I should probably keep my mouth shut. Sometimes…

Seeing clearly with every change that comes…

Faith, Inspiration, Kids, Motherhood, Relationships
June 6, 2016
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4 Minute Read

By Amy Sharpe

Seeing clearly with every change that comes…

Shortly after I turned 40, I slipped into a deep denial phase where my failing eyesight was concerned.…

children

Parenting is Acting: How To Handle Those Tough Questions As Our Kids Grow

Hot Tea Honey – A Ritual with My Children

A Mother’s Plea to the Women in a Crisis Pregnancy

Encourage Your Children To Ask Questions

Lifeguard Shares Warning For All Parents—Never Let Your Child Wear Water Wings

I Miss Her When She Sleeps

The Year of Lasts

You Can Do This, Mama

When Terrorism Hits Close To Home

I’m Not Afraid to Discipline Your Child. Here’s Why.

Why I Encourage Facebook Bragging

Seeing clearly with every change that comes…

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