Dear Middle School Son, I Will Follow Your Lead
Am I ready for this? This new season of life will bring changes. Big changes. Ones I’m not so certain…
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By Cassondra Moriarty Parents Are Terrible Salespeople for Parenting
As the years of fertility start to wane, many of my childless peers are confronted with the question, “Should I…
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By Leslee Madsen I’m Grateful for This Life on the Playroom Floor
I don't remember having a playroom as a child, but now, every house seems to have one, including ours. When…
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By Crystal Fulmer Watching Your Big Kids Blossom is a Blessing
A little over a week ago, I received a call from my dad, and over the next 12 hours regarding…
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By Sarah Nichols Soak in the Moments because Babies Don’t Keep
I love marking the moments, the ones that count—making a note and storing them for memory. But I often miss…
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By Krystal Sieben Sometimes a Kid Just Needs a Sick Day
My middle son stayed home from school today. He said he was sick. I’m not sure that is the truth.…
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To the Mom in the Trenches, I’ll Come Back for You
Your hair is in a messy bun for the sixth day in a row. You’re trudging to work sniffling because…
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Daughter of Mine, Do Not Let the World Extinguish Your Fire
Daughter of mine, I see the fire behind your eyes. Do not let it die. Daughter of mine who runs…
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I’m Raising a Fearless Daughter
Imagine you are at the playground with your kid(s), and you look over to see someone else's kid launching themselves…
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A Classmate Molested Me in Third Grade and I Didn’t Know How to Speak Up
I grew up in a beautiful home. I knew I was loved beyond measure despite my overactive mouth and unbridled…
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By Kris Ann Valdez Friendship In the Carrot Tree
“VV really wants to garden,” I mentioned to my neighbor Laura one day in passing, “but we just haven’t found…
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January is Exhausting for Moms
I took a walk up my driveway yesterday. The bitter wind whipped snow against my face, making the single-digit temperatures…
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