My Awesome Neighbors Are Saving Our Summer
As I sip my beverage and watch my girls play with neighbor friends from my lawn chair, I think to…
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5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
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A Ray of Sunshine From Wuhan: “We Are at Peace.”
WUHAN: It's roughly day 48 of the city's quarantine. We've been locked in our apartment complex for many weeks. I…
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It Matters More Than You Think When You Cheer for My Kids
“Nice shot Claire!” yelled the man sitting next to me. I barely knew him, but he was a parent of…
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I’m So Glad I Stayed in My Hometown
If I got to vote on my own high-school superlative, it would not have been most likely to stay. I…
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I Love My Small Town Church
Sometimes it’s hard to not occasionally be discouraged as a small town church family. Big churches have huge youth groups.…
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This is Why I Stop at Lemonade Stands and You Should Too
"Go to the wedding, go to the funeral, stop at the lemonade stand." Wise words from my friend, Ann. For…
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To the Mom who has it all Together
My kids and I were finally leaving the indoor play center. I thought it would be the perfect outing, my…
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Crazy Baby Ladies
The other day I was in line at Costco and noticed a mom at the checkstand next to me struggling…
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Motherhood Shows You Who Your Friends Are
When I became a mom, the question of where I stood took center stage in my life. In those early…
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Dear Younger Mom, I’m not Judging You
I’ve become an older mom. Ugh. I didn’t see that coming! I first realized I’d rounded the bend when I…
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Things Nobody Tells You About Having A Miscarriage
“She lost the baby.” “She had a miscarriage.” “The baby died.” “I’m sorry, there’s no heartbeat.” These are all words…
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Yes, I Quit the Playgroup
I went once. I'd met her at the park near my neighborhood. She'd invited me for a weekly recurring playgroup.…
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