Getting An Epidural Doesn’t Make You Weak
I intended to go all-natural, but I ended up getting an epidural. That doesn't make me weak. There's this stigma…
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I’m a Teacher, But I’m Also a Mom
They say being a parent is best described as your heart walking around outside your chest. Being a teacher is…
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By Marielle Melling What I Needed To Know Before I Became a Mom
“What would you tell your pre-mother self?” The question came at the end of a podcast interview. I rattled something…
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Let Us Raise Beautiful Girls
The instruction was to color a self-portrait and write descriptive words that best describe you. My fourth grader went…
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Please Don’t Forget the Mothers of Big Kids
Sometimes scrolling social media feels like I’m upstream in an oversaturated sea of moms with young children without a paddle.…
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Now I Know Why My Mom Was Always the Last One Out the Door
I used to wonder why my mom was always the last one out of the house. I thought for a…
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By Jen Smith Treasure the Lasts Just As Much as the Firsts, Mama
"Mom, can we wake up early tomorrow so you can curl my hair before school?" The night before her first day…
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By Jennifer Bailey What a Joy it is To Watch You Grow Up
Our children don’t know how amazing they are . . . yet. As we watch our babies grow, it’s fun…
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By Ying McLane Show Your Kids the Real You
While we were watching TV together, Luke suddenly said, "Mommy, I don’t want you to change. I love you just…
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By Jenni Brennan Dear Mama, You Are Stronger Than You Think
“You’re one of the strongest moms I know. If you can’t do it, I can’t either.” My friend’s words jumped…
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By Jenny Rapson Watch the McDonald’s Christmas Commercial That Will Make Boy Moms Bawl
I saw a British McDonald's commercial yesterday featuring an animated mom and tween boy that got me RIGHT in the…
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By Shanna Walker There’s Nothing Better Than Sharing My Baby With the People I Love
“They’re such a gift, aren’t they?” The voice came from behind me in the grocery line. I tried to keep…
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