Three Cheers for the Sports Siblings Who Show Up
We are an active, sports-loving family. I write frequently about raising two tweens engaged in youth sports. I’m proud of…
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By Krystal Anderson Dear Special Needs Fathers, We Need You
Dear special needs father, We see you. The unsung hero of our fight. The silent workhorse. Mr. Make-it-happen. We see…
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By Kris Ann Valdez I Was Checking My Phone Too Much
My daughter invites me to sit in her backyard “home.” She builds a pretend fire. “Is it warm enough?” she…
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By Danielle Mahan I’m Going through Treatment but It’s Affecting Us All
I’m exhausted. Every parent is exhausted. Exhausted is the baseline once you’re responsible for someone other than yourself. Their lack…
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By Aftan Hoffer This Life We Have is Perfect For Us
I try my best not to be offended by kids. Ask any teacher, and they’ll tell you countless stories of…
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By Lizzy Christian Goodbye to the Little Yellow House
We recently sold the house we lived in for five years. We always knew it was an “in-between” house for…
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By Amanda Crews One Day Our House Will be Clean, but Today I’ll Cherish the Mess
Our home isn’t a curated photo. In fact, if someone saw a picture, the only reason they may stop scrolling…
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There are So Many Beautiful Moments Ahead
The first things you hear after the pregnancy test turns positive are "Congratulations!" and “Just you wait.” That second phrase…
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By Heather Spiva Cherish the Pauses in Life
“Pause!” said my youngest son, setting down this PlayStation console and heading to the bathroom for a quick break. “I’ll…
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Take the Trip with Your Kids—It’s Worth It
In the opening scene of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast, Belle spreads her arms and sings, “I want adventure…
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Just Take the Family Photos
I debated taking family photos this past month. My body hadn’t been quite the same since I had my daughter.…
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The Best Neighbors Are Family
It's not unusual for many of us mothers and grandmothers to have memory boxes. We each may call them something…
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