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It’s Late and I Should Be Sleeping, But I Can’t

Motherhood
January 9, 2020
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By Jessie Ballard

It’s Late and I Should Be Sleeping, But I Can’t

It’s 2:30 in the morning, and I should be sleeping. But, I can’t. If I’m being honest, a lot of…

Being a Single Mom is Completely Exhausting

Motherhood
January 9, 2020
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By Valeria Tipton

Being a Single Mom is Completely Exhausting

Grief. . . emptiness. . . depression. . . anxiety. . . those are a few of the words I…

I’ll Never Regret the Time I Spent Holding You

Motherhood
January 8, 2020
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By Ginger Hughes

I’ll Never Regret the Time I Spent Holding You

After about the 24th lap through the Lowe’s Christmas department, my little boy turned to me asking, “Mama, will you…

When Was the Last Time I Picked Out Her Clothes?

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
January 6, 2020
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By Carolyn Moore

When Was the Last Time I Picked Out Her Clothes?

I used to pick out her clothes. A frilly Christmas dress, perhaps, with velvet details or an adorable bow in…

Motherhood
January 4, 2020
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By Jessica Urlichs

I’m a New Mom, Let Me Cry These Tears

I sit on the hospital bed as a new mother, which I became in mere seconds, to a perfectly healthy…

Taking a Break From My Kids Makes Me a Better Mom

Motherhood
January 3, 2020
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By Caitlin Fladager

Taking a Break From My Kids Makes Me a Better Mom

My kids go to their grandparents for a sleepover, but I don’t miss them. I actually look forward to it.…

Dear Mama, Keep Doing the Things No One Sees

Motherhood
January 3, 2020
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By Amanda Kennedy

Dear Mama, Keep Doing the Things No One Sees

I sat on the edge of the tub, the toddler in her diaper clinging to me for dear life, while…

Motherhood
January 3, 2020
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By Jennifer Craven

It’s OK To Be More Than a Mother

When was the last time you dropped the M? No, not the mic . . . I’m sure you do…

Make Room For Mom Friends in Your Life—You Need Them More Than You Know

Friendship, Motherhood
December 31, 2019
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By Jehava Brown

Make Room For Mom Friends in Your Life—You Need Them More Than You Know

The hardest stage to keep close friendships is literally the one we all need it most. Mom friendships are important…

I’m a Mom Who Works Hard Because I Had a Mom Who Worked Hard

Motherhood
December 30, 2019
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By Georgina Butler

I’m a Mom Who Works Hard Because I Had a Mom Who Worked Hard

She toted her young daughter along with her to appointment after appointment. She filled out form after form. She planned…

My Kids Are No Longer Little, But They Still Need Their Mama

Kids, Motherhood
December 29, 2019
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By Jennifer Thompson

My Kids Are No Longer Little, But They Still Need Their Mama

This past weekend, our plans fell through. We were supposed to meet up with a group of friends, but after…

Motherhood
December 27, 2019
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By Mari Ebert

Today You Told Me I Was a Bad Mommy

Today, you told me I was a bad mommy. I’d never heard those words come out of your mouth before,…

mom life

It’s Late and I Should Be Sleeping, But I Can’t

Being a Single Mom is Completely Exhausting

I’ll Never Regret the Time I Spent Holding You

When Was the Last Time I Picked Out Her Clothes?

I’m a New Mom, Let Me Cry These Tears

Taking a Break From My Kids Makes Me a Better Mom

Dear Mama, Keep Doing the Things No One Sees

It’s OK To Be More Than a Mother

Make Room For Mom Friends in Your Life—You Need Them More Than You Know

I’m a Mom Who Works Hard Because I Had a Mom Who Worked Hard

My Kids Are No Longer Little, But They Still Need Their Mama

Today You Told Me I Was a Bad Mommy

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