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A Letter To Our Newly Out Non-binary Child

Living, Motherhood
June 18, 2021
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By BA Eubank

A Letter To Our Newly Out Non-binary Child

Dear Child, We loved you before we even met you. And once we laid eyes on your chubby cheeks and…

It’s Easy To Expect Too Much of Your Oldest Child

Kids, Motherhood
June 17, 2021
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By Laura Thunell

It’s Easy To Expect Too Much of Your Oldest Child

I’m a stereotypical oldest child–rigid, obedient, perfectionistic, controlling, bossy. I’m also responsible, nurturing, organized, resourceful, and studious. I have high…

Dear Working Mom, They Don’t Doubt Your Love

Kids, Motherhood
June 17, 2021
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By Kate Kulicke

Dear Working Mom, They Don’t Doubt Your Love

After a long day at work, around 8:30 p.m. I finally walked in the door, and my 3-year-old ran up…

Faith, Motherhood
June 16, 2021
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By Kathryn OBrien

When God Says No To Your Kid

We’ve all been there . . . or at least somewhere close. Bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, two outs,…

Right Now I Need To Be Your Mom, But Someday I Hope To Be Your Friend

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
June 16, 2021
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By Mary McAteer

Right Now I Need To Be Your Mom, But Someday I Hope To Be Your Friend

My dear daughter, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but we are not best friends. I know I have told you…

Motherhood
June 15, 2021
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By Emma Heaphy

You Are My Reason

You are my reason. You are the reason I get up each morning. Even though my eyelids are as heavy…

To the Mother Barely Holding it Together

Motherhood
June 15, 2021
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By Tynea Lewis

To the Mother Barely Holding it Together

To the mama trying to hold it all together, I see the smile you show the rest of the world.…

Friendship, Motherhood
June 14, 2021
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By Abigail Granner

We All Need Friends Who Just Get It

We all want people in our lives who just get it. The ones who get our weirdness, hobbies, and quirks.…

Faith, Kids, Motherhood
June 13, 2021
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By Lindsay Meier

I Pray I’m Raising Kids Who Love Jesus

I used to worry I might be feeding my kids too much junk food. I’d wonder, did we start their…

Kids, Motherhood
June 13, 2021
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By Rose Ann Lunar

Let Your Kids Have Their Own Dreams

“Dream high,” my mother always told me when I was a kid. She wanted me to become a successful doctor,…

I’m Not a Spontaneous Mom But I’m Working On it

Kids, Motherhood
June 12, 2021
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By Leann Clarke

I’m Not a Spontaneous Mom But I’m Working On it

A few months ago, we were driving home from church when my husband leaned over and whispered, "I-C-E?" (code for,…

Motherhood
June 12, 2021
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By Kathryn Liber

I Need Less Noise, Never Less You

Baby girl, I love you. I love your enthusiasm. I love your energy. I love your ideas, your imaginings, your…

Motherhood

A Letter To Our Newly Out Non-binary Child

It’s Easy To Expect Too Much of Your Oldest Child

Dear Working Mom, They Don’t Doubt Your Love

When God Says No To Your Kid

Right Now I Need To Be Your Mom, But Someday I Hope To Be Your Friend

You Are My Reason

To the Mother Barely Holding it Together

We All Need Friends Who Just Get It

I Pray I’m Raising Kids Who Love Jesus

Let Your Kids Have Their Own Dreams

I’m Not a Spontaneous Mom But I’m Working On it

I Need Less Noise, Never Less You

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