By Emily Stevens A Stranger’s Advice Changed My Parenting: “Raise Them with as Little as Possible.”
A month ago, I felt called to give my kids a more boring childhood. No, I’m not punishing them. No,…
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By Heather McGuire Mothers Carry Every Version of Our Children In Our Hearts
The other day my 17-year-old daughter asked me if I wanted to see a movie. I was mid-house-and-bathroom-cleaning, and this…
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By Her View From Home Never Allow Kids on Riding Lawn Mowers: One Dad’s Terrifying Warning
As we strolled the neighborhood last night, it seemed like almost everyone was out mowing their lawns. It was one…
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By Nichole J Suvar Don’t Tell an Anxious Child to Calm Down—Help Them Do It
She comes to me with teary eyes, a shaky voice, and stomping feet, “This is dumb! Everything is terrible! I’m…
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I’m Raising a Child Who Only Goes Full Speed
If you’ve ever spent more than five minutes with my daughter, you will quickly see that she is always at…
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By Kristina Guerrero Admitting Your Child Needs More Help than You Can Give Is Brave
It had been nearly a year, and despite my best efforts and constant prayers, the tumultuous relationship with my daughter…
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By Kristi Killpack Moms Know We’ll Miss This (but Maybe Not the Hard Parts)
It has been a day. You are hurrying through the grocery store, trying to calm your screaming baby and hoping…
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By Courtney Devich Motherhood Became My Dream
“Just you wait and see.” My mom always said that to me growing up (and boy, did I roll my…
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Someday the House Will Be Quiet
Another quiet Saturday morning. The week flew by in a haze of kids’ sports practices, basketball games, last-minute grocery store…
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By Megan Kiger Stand Up, My Love—You Are Strong
Vindictive lunch hour tactics. Room temperature shoulders gone cold. Weaponizing the whites of their eyes, rolling them back and back…
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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…
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By Maria Faller Dear Kids, I Want the Best for You
Like any mother, I want so many things for my children, and I have raised them in a way that…
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