Raising Daughters is a Work of the Heart
Sugar and spice, and everything nice. That's what girls are (supposed to be) made of. But, what about grit? Determination.…
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I Thought I Knew Who I Was, But Then I Had You
I thought I knew who I was, but then I had you. I did not appreciate my talents, my beauty,…
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Lord, How Do I Teach These Little Girls of Mine?
I traced the outline of her nose today. I feel like I hadn't noticed her features in a while. Isn't it…
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What a Privilege it is To Raise a Little Girl
What a privilege it is to raise a little girl. There’s just something about a little girl. Oh, boys are…
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Dear Daughter, 7 Years Old is Your Sweet Spot
The other day you wore your pineapple Children’s Place sundress and threw your long blonde hair up in a ponytail.…
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She’s a Teenager Now, But I Still Find Myself Watching Her
I probably took a million pictures of her . . . just this year. Or was it just this month.…
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Dear Daughter, You Are a Beautiful Reflection of God
Dear Daughter, You are a gem. I hope that truth resonates within your soul. You are priceless—far more valuable than…
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Dear Daughter, Don’t Let the World Break You
Baby girl, you are so incredibly beautiful. So delicate. So beautifully breakable. And because of that, I am afraid for…
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“I’m Learning To Let You Go.” Hear the Emotional Back-To-School Song That’ll Leave You in Tears
Last month, my oldest daughter turned 12. Twelve—the word feels bulky and foreign as it stumbles over my tongue. She's…
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Having a Daughter is Everything I Ever Dreamed it Would Be
I confess—I wanted a girly girl. When I found out I was pregnant, I prayed for a healthy pregnancy above…
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What my Daughters Need to Know about Picking a Husband
My youngest daughter, Natalee, just turned nine. Nine small years of belly laughs and fart jokes and snuggles bundled up…
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When My Heart Becomes Her Actions
“Whining, fighting, screaming, ungrateful. I’m having a hard day.” When I texted that to my husband, I was referring to…
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