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I Hope My Grown Kids Cherish Their Childhood Christmas Memories As Much As I Do

Grown Children, Motherhood
December 16, 2020
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By Sandy Brannan

I Hope My Grown Kids Cherish Their Childhood Christmas Memories As Much As I Do

Tonight my husband and I started decorating for Christmas. It’s different now. We slowly put up the tree these days,…

To the Parents Not Dropping Kids Off At College This Fall

Motherhood
September 18, 2020
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By Lisa Brown

To the Parents Not Dropping Kids Off At College This Fall

Dear parents who aren’t dropping off their high school graduate at college, I lift you up. We are many. We…

Dear Mama, Life Can Still Be Full When the Bedrooms Are Empty

Grown Children, Motherhood
August 28, 2020
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By Shauna Wallace

Dear Mama, Life Can Still Be Full When the Bedrooms Are Empty

For months, I’ve braced myself. Even with COVID-19, I knew the day would come: my youngest would move away for…

The Future For My College Student May Be Unknown, But It’s Going To Be OK

Grown Children, Motherhood
July 29, 2020
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By Tara Munjee

The Future For My College Student May Be Unknown, But It’s Going To Be OK

It was my son’s first day at a new preschool. The teacher and I discussed his entry ahead of time,…

Motherhood
June 27, 2020
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By Molly England

Sometimes I Wish I’d Been a Working Mom

Next autumn, all three of my babies will be in school—all day, every day. Mindless people ask, “What will you…

Dear Kids, Someday You’ll Need to Know Exactly What You’re Learning Right Now

Teen
April 18, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

Dear Kids, Someday You’ll Need to Know Exactly What You’re Learning Right Now

Dear kids, Someday you'll need to know exactly what you're learning right now. I'm not talking about math or spelling…

It’s Tough to Watch My Grown Kids Face This Fear

Grown Children, Motherhood
March 19, 2020
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By Her View From Home

It’s Tough to Watch My Grown Kids Face This Fear

I've got three kids in their 20s, and they are anxious about this pandemic and its long-reaching effects. I mean,…

Grown Children, Motherhood
February 24, 2020
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By Amy Brown

Grown Kids Still Need a Mother’s Love

I am a mother of six children—three are adults and three are not far behind. Being a parent to adults…

The Echoes of a Mother’s Love Remain After the Kids Are Grown

Motherhood
January 22, 2020
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By Esther Goetz

The Echoes of a Mother’s Love Remain After the Kids Are Grown

I lie alone in my bed on a very normal Wednesday night at 11 p.m. in our sleepy, little town.…

Dear Husband, Now That Our Kids Are Older, I’m Desperate For You To See Me

Marriage
November 23, 2019
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By Her View From Home

Dear Husband, Now That Our Kids Are Older, I’m Desperate For You To See Me

Dear husband, We’ve been through so much over the years: kids, job changes, many moves, health issues, crazy family issues.…

grown kids

I Hope My Grown Kids Cherish Their Childhood Christmas Memories As Much As I Do

To the Parents Not Dropping Kids Off At College This Fall

Dear Mama, Life Can Still Be Full When the Bedrooms Are Empty

The Future For My College Student May Be Unknown, But It’s Going To Be OK

Sometimes I Wish I’d Been a Working Mom

Dear Kids, Someday You’ll Need to Know Exactly What You’re Learning Right Now

It’s Tough to Watch My Grown Kids Face This Fear

Grown Kids Still Need a Mother’s Love

The Echoes of a Mother’s Love Remain After the Kids Are Grown

Dear Husband, Now That Our Kids Are Older, I’m Desperate For You To See Me

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