By Jen Mendieta Always. Forever. My Child.
From the moment I met you, I held you in my arms. Cradled your body next to mine. I breathed…
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By Dr. Jennifer Pinto The Sibling Left Behind
My second child left for college this fall and while I have been going through the expected sadness of seeing…
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By Jordan Harrell My Need for Control was Killing My Marriage
I’m sitting in a room of about a hundred women, wiping tears that have gone from a light misting to…
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By Jen Miller Stop and Smell the Spoiled Milk
Well, we’re seven years in and we’ve managed to side-stepped the whole minivan situation. Regardless, I certainly wasn’t expecting Tater…
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By Mary Ann Blair The Face in the Rear View Mirror
Today I looked in the rear view mirror and caught a glimpse of you, staring out the window, your eyes…
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By Shandyn Paul I’m Raising Mama’s Boys
My husband and I had been dating for about a year and a half when he popped the question. He…
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By Claudia Caramiello Watching My Babies Become Men
Life is good. Summer air feels warm and sweet on bare shoulders. Screen doors slam. Watermelon stains my children's chins…
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By Emily Scott When Moana Made Me Question My Mothering
Here we sit. Our 5-year-old daughter on the arm of the couch (which in her mind is a sailboat), singing…
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By Lisa Leshaw I thought I’d look forward to the day when I could…(a Mama’s lament)
I thought I’d look forward to the day when I could; Actually sit and finish a full cup of coffee…
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By Mindy Humphrey The Bittersweet Changes in My Mom Job Description
I’m worried that I won’t remember. Peter leaves for LA in 2 and a half weeks and I’m worried I…
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By Christine Carter My Girl’s First Day of High School
Coffee is made, I take a sip and start to get to work. I'm anxious, tired, and excited all at…
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By Her View From Home When Your Baby Boy Grows Up
As you smile sweetly at the new baby boy bundle of joy in your arms, you wonder what the future…
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