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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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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By Jennifer Bailey I Need a Break, But I Never Take One
You know, there’s something funny about being a mom. We desperately need a break from our kids, but we aren’t…
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By Lauren Eberspacher Dear Husband of an Overwhelmed Wife: She Needs a Break
Alright hubbies, listen up! It’s just before the school year starts, it’s been the longest summer eeeever. Your wife is…
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By Michelle K Umbehauer I Did Not Have Time For Tears Today
I did something new today: I scheduled a cry. I felt it welling up inside me for most of the…
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By Meghan Riordan Jarvis To the Mom Wondering, “What if I’m Doing it All Wrong?” You’re Not Alone
It’s possible I wasn’t the average new mom. The middle of six children, I’d been a babysitter since age 10…
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By Jordan Morgan Even My Tired is Tired
Today my husband asked me why there was a pen in the fridge. I, of course, had no idea what…
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No, I Don’t Know What We’re Having For Dinner—I’m Just So Tired of Making Decisions
Tonight we are having cereal for dinner. In my defense, my husband started it. He asked me what we were…
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