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One Day They Won’t Need Your Help—But You’ll Wish They Did

Kids, Motherhood, Tween
August 31, 2019
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6 Minute Read

By Melissa Ohden

One Day They Won’t Need Your Help—But You’ll Wish They Did

Black Mary Janes. Light-up Skechers. Hot pink Nikes. Bright white Keds. Pastel pink tennis shoes. I probably can’t even remember…

I Guess This is What It Feels Like to Let Go

Kids, Motherhood
August 27, 2019
3K Views
3 Minute Read

By Traci Rhoades

I Guess This is What It Feels Like to Let Go

You were only a few months old when I dressed you in that tiny green dress with embroidered flowers. I…

Dear Grown-Ups: I’m Just a Kid, and I’m Still Learning

Kids, Motherhood
August 26, 2019
5K Views
3 Minute Read

By Carolyn Moore

Dear Grown-Ups: I’m Just a Kid, and I’m Still Learning

Last week, my kindergartener went viral. I posted a picture of the two of us, sitting on the kitchen floor…

Grown Children, Kids, Motherhood
August 25, 2019
8.8K Views
5 Minute Read

By Esther Goetz

To the Parents Saying Goodbye

I’m awake. It’s 4 a.m. Just 45 minutes ago, I heard the garage door open and close for the last…

Kids, Motherhood
August 21, 2019
5K Views
2 Minute Read

By Carolyn Moore

This is What it Looks Like to Grow Up

Over the next two weeks, you’ll see countless photos of smiling kids on their first days of school. I have…

This Michael Bublé Song About Kids Growing Up Will Make You Cry

Kids, Motherhood
August 19, 2019
51.7K Views
2 Minute Read

By Carolyn Moore

This Michael Bublé Song About Kids Growing Up Will Make You Cry

I'm that mom—the one who fights back-to-school with every fiber of her being. I hate the cheery yellow pencil stickers…

Kids, Motherhood
August 13, 2019
3.2K Views
3 Minute Read

By Jackie Hostetler

Don’t Worry Mama, More Wonder Awaits

I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for a toddler. Physically speaking, there is nothing more adorable on the planet. Soft…

Dear Teen: I’ll Never Stop Asking For One More Moment With You

Teen, Tween
August 4, 2019
9.0K Views
3 Minute Read

By Whitney Fleming

Dear Teen: I’ll Never Stop Asking For One More Moment With You

They will say no most of the time. When you ask them to watch a movie on a Friday night.…

Wait, I’m Not Ready For You to Grow Up Yet

Kids, Motherhood
August 4, 2019
6K Views
3 Minute Read

By Kaleigh Christensen

Wait, I’m Not Ready For You to Grow Up Yet

I go to the store and buy cute new outfits. I bring them home and am so excited for you…

Tween
August 3, 2019
6.9K Views
4 Minute Read

By Tania Lorena Rivera

While She’s Still My Little Girl

I can see them, the subtle changes happening in my daughter. I see them every day. In how she lingers…

Faith, Kids
July 17, 2019
4K Views
3 Minute Read

By Bambi Loveday

Dear Kids, Dream Small

Dear kids, I have small dreams for you. Yep . . . you read that right. My dreams for you…

Kids, Motherhood
July 15, 2019
5K Views
4 Minute Read

By Casey Huff

Just Like That, My Baby is a Big Kid

It hit me this morning as I sat on the couch with my oldest son. The sunlight filtering through the…

growing up

One Day They Won’t Need Your Help—But You’ll Wish They Did

I Guess This is What It Feels Like to Let Go

Dear Grown-Ups: I’m Just a Kid, and I’m Still Learning

To the Parents Saying Goodbye

This is What it Looks Like to Grow Up

This Michael Bublé Song About Kids Growing Up Will Make You Cry

Don’t Worry Mama, More Wonder Awaits

Dear Teen: I’ll Never Stop Asking For One More Moment With You

Wait, I’m Not Ready For You to Grow Up Yet

While She’s Still My Little Girl

Dear Kids, Dream Small

Just Like That, My Baby is a Big Kid

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So God Made a Mother