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Motherhood, Toddler
April 17, 2020
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Dear Mama of Littles, You’ll Never Be Loved This Way Again

In between the tantrums and the teething, there are hugs and smiles. They wear you out. They lift you up. Your toddler wants to just be near you and…

Kids, Motherhood
January 21, 2020
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Dear Young Moms, This Time Goes Faster Than You Could Ever Imagine

Walking thru Target early this morning—something I never do—I was overcome with emotion. Almost all of the customers in the store were young…

Kids, Marriage, Motherhood
January 30, 2019
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How We Saved Our Marriage in the Final Hour

Before having kids, I thought I had a glimpse of what the hardest parts of parenthood would be. I had babysat throughout my teen years. I already had…

Kids, Marriage, Motherhood
December 17, 2018
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What Is Christmas Like for Parents? This Hilarious SNL Skit Nails It

Okay parents. We’ve got eight days to go. I know you know this, because I know your kids reminded you this morning when they were fighting over…

Kids, Motherhood
July 13, 2018
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I’m Actually More Productive With My Kids Around

It is counterintuitive that chaos would bring order, but that is exactly what working from home has done for me. I know, I know. Kids are…

Kids, Motherhood
April 12, 2018
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Moms of Teenagers, I’m a Little Jealous of You

I have a tiny confession to make. I’ve been feeling a little bit jealous of you lately, mom of teenagers. OK, maybe more than a little bit,…

Motherhood, Relationships
March 29, 2018
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Let’s End the Mommy Wars, Because No One is Winning

I recently shared a poignant piece written from the perspective of a working mom. She wrote about how downright exhausting life can be, managing a…

Kids, Motherhood
February 26, 2018
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This is the Kind of Village Moms Really Need

A friend and I were joking recently about the things we used to say, before kids, or when our firsts were just babies. No screens until age…

Kids, Motherhood
February 5, 2018
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When There Are No More Wobots (As My Last Baby Turns Five)

Ten years into parenthood, I have come to realize a few things: There will always be something to worry about. There will always be something that…

Faith, Motherhood
January 7, 2018
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A Rally Cry For the Weary Mom

Hello, tired mother. I see you there. If I could sit with you over coffee or tea or wine, I’d lean in and listen to you talk about your kids.…