By Lauren Gonzalez “How Do You Know God is Real, Mom?”
She closed the door just enough, leaving a 2-inch crack so the hinges wouldn’t sound their disapproval upon exit. Those…
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By Jocelyn Rice Dear New Stepmom, Let’s Talk About His Kids
Congrats! You've fallen in love with an amazing guy who swept you right off your feet, asked you to spend…
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By Carolyn Moore To the Overwhelmed Mom: Sometimes Surviving is Enough
I served chicken nuggets for breakfast today. I didn’t even bake them. They got zapped in the microwave for 45…
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The Holidays Are Hard For Kids, Too
The holidays are in full swing, and so are the moods of my littles. As I carry my flailing son…
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By Whitney Fleming Dear Daughter: I Know You Are Supposed to Walk Away, But It’s Hard to Let Go
I’ve been walking my teens to the bus stop. Not all the way, because that would be mortifying for them.…
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By Mikala Albertson Dear Son: I’ve Loved Every Stage With You and I’m Never Ready to Say Goodbye
One day God gave me a gift . . . My newborn was the love of my life. I almost…
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By Angela Anagnost-Repke Let Their Grandparents Spoil Them This Christmas
Red and green wrapping paper covers family room floors of spoiled children on Christmas Eve and morning. The parents get…
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By Her View From Home The Life and Death of 10-Year-Old Seven Bridges Should Teach Us All a Lesson in Kindness
I describe my 11-year-old son as a “carefree cutie pie” because that’s how he looks to the outside world. Always…
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By Kristal Black Sometimes the Toughest Kids Have the Most Fragile Hearts
I have a hard-headed kid. She marches to the beat of her own drum. She doesn’t mind being different. She…
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By Haley Cole You Can’t Tame A Butterfly
“Momma, can we keep a butterfly as a pet?” My 7-year-old’s eyes were sparkling, already envisioning having a butterfly of…
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By Hayley Hengst I Worried I Failed Today, But Here’s What You Didn’t See
Oh, boys. As I put you to bed this evening—after I tucked you in and left the room—I knew you…
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By Lizzy Christian I Was a Mess Today—That’s Motherhood
Today was one of those days. You know, the kind of day that makes you question everything about your life.…
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