By Liz Koch I’m Proud to Say “That Child” Is My Child
When a new parent brings home a baby, they realize that exhaustion follows closely behind. We expect sleepless nights and…
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By Angela Williams Glenn Motherhood Is Never Going to Be All Rainbows and Unicorns
In the early days of motherhood, I came across this article about whether women of today could “have it all.”…
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The Gift of Slow Time
Years ago, when my husband and I were first getting to know one another, he said to me, “Awara, if…
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Your Kids Need the Mom You Were Made to Be
I’m a member of several mom-focused support groups online, both for creative purposes, and for practical tips, recommendations, and solidarity…
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Dear Busy Mom, Slow Down and Really See Your Kids
Hey there, busy mom! Why don't you take a minute? Put down that phone and just look at your kiddo.…
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From the Other Side of Postpartum Depression
As I sit on the other side of depression, I feel like I could stay in these moments forever. It’s…
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By Stacy Bronec Grandma Gets To be There
After seven hours in the car with three young kids, my husband and I sighed in relief as we parked…
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Birth Can Be as Close to Death as It Is to Life
I sat there in my wheelchair, staring at the tiniest baby I had ever seen covered in what looked like…
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They Say Teens Will Come Back To You, But This Part Feels Hard
People tell me, "She'll come back to you." I hold onto those words like a lifeline, repeating them in my…
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The Phone Call
The phone rings and my stomach sinks when I see the caller ID. I already know what they’re going to…
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By Caitlin Van Hefty There’s Special Magic In Hand-Me-Downs
When my husband and I became parents, we quickly learned that people weren’t lying when they said, “Just to warn…
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By Maggie O'Donnell New Beginnings Are Scary but Worth It
When my husband brought up the idea of moving back to my hometown nearly eight years ago, I didn’t want…
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