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Child, Motherhood
April 10, 2020
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Mothering Daughters is a Work of the Heart

Mothering daughters is so much more than sparkles, shopping sprees, and princesses. It’s so much deeper. It’s being in awe of how strong her…

Kids, Motherhood
October 8, 2019
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We’re Raising All Girls and We Love it

Four girls. I could never have imagined the number of comments that four little girls could spur from the mouths of total strangers. …

Kids
September 18, 2019
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Dear Daughters, Go Be the Good

Dear daughters, Can you hear the reckoning? It’s time. It’s time to become a generation of warriors. Don’t let the high school…

Friendship
September 13, 2019
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Shout Out to the Girls Who Know There’s Room For Everyone

Shout out to the girls who refuse to be part of the conversation that starts with, “Well I heard that she . . .” Shout out to the girls who have…

Kids
July 22, 2019
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We Must Teach Our Boys About Beauty

Hey, boy moms. I need you to listen up. Because we talk a lot about how girl moms get to speak into their daughters’ hearts when it comes to beauty…

Child
July 9, 2019
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Dear Daughter, May You Learn the Power of Gentleness

You’re a force to be reckoned with, baby girl. Strong-willed. Not easily overlooked or forgotten. You feel big emotions, and you have no problem…

Motherhood, Teen
June 25, 2019
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The Tooth Fairy’s Parting Gift For a Teen and Her Mom

My daughter used to be enamored with the heart-shaped notes the Tooth Fairy left under her pillow. She’d run into my room in the morning squealing…

Kids, Teen, Tween
June 17, 2019
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Why Youth Sports Grow Strong Girls

I spent the summers of my youth on a ball diamond night in and night out. I spent most of my playing days as a confident player, but there were those…

Kids, Teen
May 21, 2019
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I Never Imagined What I Was Wearing on Graduation Day Might Stand in Between Me and My Future

I grew up very poor, living in low income housing, eating reduced lunches, and being raised by a single mom working two jobs just to make ends…

Kids, Motherhood
March 11, 2019
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She is Your Dream Come True

For every time you hit your knees, with hopeful prayers to heaven. For every moment you held your breath, as yet another month passed…