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Dear Preschooler, I’m Trying To Be Excited For You—But My Mama Heart is Breaking

Kids, Motherhood
August 7, 2020
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By Casey Huff

Dear Preschooler, I’m Trying To Be Excited For You—But My Mama Heart is Breaking

You’ve been talking about it for months now. My sweet, oldest boy—you're starting school this year . . . and…

Your Brain Processes Thousands of Thoughts Per Hour—So Yes, Mama, You Need That Break

Motherhood
August 7, 2020
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By Jaclyn Warren

Your Brain Processes Thousands of Thoughts Per Hour—So Yes, Mama, You Need That Break

I've been working since high school, and every employer I've ever worked for has offered break time. Actually, by law, they've required…

Right Now, These Kids Are All Mine—And That’s All I Need

Motherhood
August 6, 2020
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By Casey Huff

Right Now, These Kids Are All Mine—And That’s All I Need

My kids gave me a run for my money today. There were lots of fights. Lots of tears. Lots of…

Kids, Motherhood
August 6, 2020
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By Jordan Morgan

Dear Kids, This is What I Pray For You

If a parent tells you they don’t have dreams for their children, they’re lying. From the moment the pregnancy test…

Kids, Motherhood
August 6, 2020
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By Tiffany Frederick

I’m a Worn-in Mom

I love old children’s books. Especially the ones that come into our home and become staples. So quickly they are…

I’m Doing My Best, and I Hope That Will Be Enough

Motherhood
August 5, 2020
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By Becky Relan

I’m Doing My Best, and I Hope That Will Be Enough

It's all there. The pencils, the folders, the notebooks. She bought them each a new backpack and a new pair…

Dear Son, I’m Sending You Into the World Covered in My Prayers

Faith, Motherhood
August 5, 2020
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By Ashley Bufe

Dear Son, I’m Sending You Into the World Covered in My Prayers

Dear son, You are called to be in the world, but not of it. And my goodness right now the…

As Mothers, We Give Up Pieces of Ourselves and It’s Beautiful

Motherhood
August 5, 2020
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By Caroline Murray

As Mothers, We Give Up Pieces of Ourselves and It’s Beautiful

Success in motherhood is hard to define. It's silent victories, small and large. When your child uses his manners. When…

Kids, Motherhood
August 5, 2020
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By Emily Finke

I’ll Stay a Little Longer

I think I'll stay a little longer. I have so much yet to do before bed, but you asked me…

There Won’t Always Be Hot Wheels on My Bedroom Floor

Motherhood
August 4, 2020
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By Krista Ward

There Won’t Always Be Hot Wheels on My Bedroom Floor

As I bent down to pick up those little remnants of the day’s fun, I had to stop and remind…

Dear Husband of an Overwhelmed Wife: She Needs a Break

Marriage
August 4, 2020
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By Lauren Eberspacher

Dear Husband of an Overwhelmed Wife: She Needs a Break

Alright hubbies, listen up! It’s just before the school year starts, it’s been the longest summer eeeever. Your wife is…

Motherhood
August 4, 2020
4K Views
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By Michelle K Umbehauer

I Did Not Have Time For Tears Today

I did something new today: I scheduled a cry. I felt it welling up inside me for most of the…

mom life

Dear Preschooler, I’m Trying To Be Excited For You—But My Mama Heart is Breaking

Your Brain Processes Thousands of Thoughts Per Hour—So Yes, Mama, You Need That Break

Right Now, These Kids Are All Mine—And That’s All I Need

Dear Kids, This is What I Pray For You

I’m a Worn-in Mom

I’m Doing My Best, and I Hope That Will Be Enough

Dear Son, I’m Sending You Into the World Covered in My Prayers

As Mothers, We Give Up Pieces of Ourselves and It’s Beautiful

I’ll Stay a Little Longer

There Won’t Always Be Hot Wheels on My Bedroom Floor

Dear Husband of an Overwhelmed Wife: She Needs a Break

I Did Not Have Time For Tears Today

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