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Before You Know It, Your Babies Won’t Be Babies

Kids, Motherhood
April 27, 2023
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By Casey Sorensen

Before You Know It, Your Babies Won’t Be Babies

Did you know there is a sweet spot in motherhood? When the youngest is out of diapers and outings can…

I’m a Kindergarten Mom at the Bottom of the Hill

Child, Kids, Motherhood
April 22, 2023
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By Katie Zurich

I’m a Kindergarten Mom at the Bottom of the Hill

The local elementary school is perched atop an obnoxious hill. It is customary for kindergarten parents to walk their children…

4 Tips to Adjust Once Your Kids Are Grown and Gone

Grown Children, Motherhood
April 16, 2023
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By Susan Zurcher

4 Tips to Adjust Once Your Kids Are Grown and Gone

My tour guide days are over–for now. Our kids have all gone home after visiting our new home in a…

Motherhood
April 14, 2023
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By Justina Murphy

The Sippy Cup Season Is Ending

While walking into Buy Buy Baby to purchase our nearly 10-month-old a sippy cup, I was nearly brought to tears.…

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
April 11, 2023
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By Karri Theis

Dear Daughter, Don’t Rush

Dear daughter, Don't rush. You were born in a brightly lit room, surrounded by a flurry of activity. You were…

They Leave Us in Little Pieces Long before 18

Motherhood, Teen
April 10, 2023
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By Michelle Hurst

They Leave Us in Little Pieces Long before 18

Recently, someone asked me as the mom of a senior about to graduate, “How are you preparing to let go?”…

Child, Kids, Motherhood
April 7, 2023
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By Emily Brisse

When He’s 10

My son is at an age where he couldn’t care less about personal grooming, his un-selfconsciousness both admirable and aggravating…

It’s Worth the Extra Effort to Raise My Kids Into Capable Adults

Motherhood
March 21, 2023
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By Casey Huff

It’s Worth the Extra Effort to Raise My Kids Into Capable Adults

Our 7-year-old asked to make pancakes the other morning. “Can I do it all by myself this time, mom?” Truthfully,…

Kids, Motherhood
March 20, 2023
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By Ashley Daniels

Goodbye to the Baby Hangers

You bought them when you first found out you were pregnant. It may have been one of the first items,…

He’s Slowly Walking Away with Footprints As Big As Mine

Child, Kids, Motherhood, Tween
March 13, 2023
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By Jill Robinson

He’s Slowly Walking Away with Footprints As Big As Mine

The true measure of a mother’s love is her willingness to wake up before the sun on vacation. On a…

Motherhood, Tween
February 10, 2023
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By Laura Bailey

Dear Daughter, You’re Not Grown Yet

“Mom, can I have a phone?” “Mom, why won't you let me shave my legs?” “Mom, when can I wear…

I’m Going To Be Sad When You Don’t Need Me the Same

Kids, Motherhood, Toddler
February 9, 2023
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By Kate Wilde

I’m Going To Be Sad When You Don’t Need Me the Same

It just hit me. I’m going to be sad. I’m going to be sad when you don’t want to go…

growing up

Before You Know It, Your Babies Won’t Be Babies

I’m a Kindergarten Mom at the Bottom of the Hill

4 Tips to Adjust Once Your Kids Are Grown and Gone

The Sippy Cup Season Is Ending

Dear Daughter, Don’t Rush

They Leave Us in Little Pieces Long before 18

When He’s 10

It’s Worth the Extra Effort to Raise My Kids Into Capable Adults

Goodbye to the Baby Hangers

He’s Slowly Walking Away with Footprints As Big As Mine

Dear Daughter, You’re Not Grown Yet

I’m Going To Be Sad When You Don’t Need Me the Same

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So God Made a Mother