By Jess Ronne Check in on Your Friends Raising Kids With Special Needs—We’re Exhausted
Dear mama with normal children, Normal? Typical? What’s politically correct you might wonder? As do I, and what is normal…
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By Katie Aubuchon I May Be Tired, But I’ll Never Be Tired of You
The laundry’s been put away. Dinnertime is over. The kitchen is clean-ish. The kids are asleep. Tuesday or Saturday, it…
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If I Don’t Text You Back, it Doesn’t Mean Our Friendship is a Dead Plant
I saw a TikTok today that showed me why I’m terrified of female friendships. It challenged women to stop texting…
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By Heather Delaney Don’t Wait For the Tired Mom To Ask For Help
I don’t wait for my sister to ask before I take her baby. Oops. That kind of sounds like kidnapping.…
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By Jennifer Toscano Sometimes I Want To Scream, “Does Anyone See Everything I Am Doing?!”
Do you ever have one of those days as a mom when you just want to scream, "DOES ANYONE SEE…
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By Jamie Johnson I’m Tired of Working Like I Don’t Have Kids and Mothering Like I Don’t Have a Job
As a full-time working mom in America, I have spent the last six years of my life trying to work…
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By Brooke Teel Dear Exhausted Youth Sports Parents, It’s All Worth It
Growing up, I don’t remember a game or event without someone there cheering me on in the stands—and now I…
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By Laura Bailey When I Woke Up This Morning, All I Wanted To Do Was Go Back To Bed
Today, I failed at being a good mom. My kids ate cupcakes and Sprite for breakfast. They watched well over…
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By Jennifer Thompson When I Feel Like I Can’t Make Another Decision, I Need To Remember Who’s Holding Me
Hi, mama. It's me again. I've been struggling a little lately and wanted to talk to you about it. Maybe…
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By Brynn Burger Sometimes I Just Need a Day
Sometimes I just need a day. I could blame the pandemic or the incessant life or death decision-making of the…
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By Jill Smith Aren’t You Tired of Trying To Do it All, Mama?
Last night I plopped on the couch after a long day of work, daycare pick-up, dinner, baths, playtime, and bedtime.…
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By Jaclyn Warren Your Brain Processes Thousands of Thoughts Per Hour—So Yes, Mama, You Need That Break
I've been working since high school, and every employer I've ever worked for has offered break time. Actually, by law, they've required…
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