There’s Always Room For One More
As a mom of four, I’m no stranger to the question: “So, you’re done now . . . right?!” It’s…
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Raising a Big Family is a Lot of Work and it’s Worth it
Ah, the uninhibited joy of the playground. The warmth of the sun on our faces and the release of so…
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We Have a Big Family—And Yes, We Know What Causes That
We live in a world where producing offspring is expected once you reach a certain age. Where marriage is quickly…
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The Firstborn in a Big Family is the Helper We All Need
It's half-past nine, an hour or so after the usual bedtime for kids in our home. The house is dark…
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We Have a Lot of Kids But More Importantly, They Have Each Other
Four kids—people used to stare at us as we walked by in Target. “You must have your hands full,” they’d…
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A Big Family is a Little Extra Work—and a Lot of Extra Love
“Five kids??” “You know how this happens don’t you?” “Did you have all five on purpose??” A head shake and…
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Raising Kids Who are Close in Age is Easier Than You Think
I have six kids. Those six kids came to me over the course of 7 years through a mix of…
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Dear Expectant (Again) Mama: Give Yourself Some Grace.
Part of me wonders if because this seems so obvious, perhaps it really should go without saying and I should…
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Proven Sanity Saver Tips From Parents of 3+ Kids
Raising 3+ children is the heavyweight category of parenting. These parents are pros because they have to be. They're outnumbered.…
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We Had a Lot of Kids (on Purpose)
It happened again today, this time in the dairy section. An older couple casually strolling the kind of leisurely pace…
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Pregnant at 35: The Good, The Bad, & The Wet Pants (mine – not the kids)
A month or so back we discovered that we are having one more little bundle. We already have four kiddos…
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