By Lindsey Cox I Left a Piece of My Heart in Room 208
I walked down the hall, past the rows of bright orange lockers. Past the U.S. history classroom and the eighth-grade…
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By Kirstyn Wegner They Just Played Dolls: Making Foster Children Feel Welcome
“Mom,” my daughter whined, “I give up. I can’t do this anymore. She is driving me crazy.” I knew the…
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Colic Can Make a Good Mom Feel Like a Failure
“Let me try.” A stranger. A complete stranger. I allowed a stranger to hold you. It has been weeks, and…
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By Lauren Dunn Coming Home to Kindergarten
I’m standing outside a row of heavy, metal doors and tentatively press the bright red “call” button. “Good morning, can…
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Slow Down a Little Mama
"Slow down, Mama," you seem to say. It doesn't all have to be go, go, go. Take a breath, Have…
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I’m the New Mom at the Park
I’m the new mom at the park. I woke up this morning with a goal in mind: to visit the…
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Dear Body, I’m Sorry I Haven’t Treated You Well
Dear body, I’m sorry I haven’t treated you well. After everything you’ve done for me, you would think I’d be…
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By Jenny Albers He’ll Walk in a Boy and Come Out a Man
It feels like the beginning of goodbye. Oh, sure, my son is still a little boy, but not for long.…
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Jesus Helps Me Smile Through the Weary Moments of Motherhood
"Mom, why aren't you smiling?" My 4-year-old took one look at my face, and like an open book, she could…
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Motherhood Will Challenge Every Inch of You—but You Are Strong
Dear momma, Although it may not feel like it now, you will become stronger each and every day. Your feelings…
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By Tiffany Nardoni What Would it Feel Like To Hold Him Today?
My breath catches. My heart races. I remember. I remember when they were five and six. When they ran around…
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May You Never Stop Reaching for Mama
My sweet baby, As I sit here feeding you, nestled in my arms, your little hand opens up and reaches…
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