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Motherhood
September 1, 2020
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By Mariah Baker

I’m Not a Regular Mom

If you know, you know. But if you don’t, I’ll explain . . . There’s this movie. It's pretty cheeky,…

My Kids Need Me, But Right Now My Students Need Me More

Kids
August 31, 2020
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By Jaymi Torrez

My Kids Need Me, But Right Now My Students Need Me More

When I decided to become a teacher, my reasons were doing so were clear. First of all, I’ve wanted to…

There’s a Little Boy Where My Baby Once Was

Child, Motherhood
August 31, 2020
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By Liz Curtis Faria

There’s a Little Boy Where My Baby Once Was

Today my baby became a little boy. The change has been coming for a while even if I didn't quite…

You See an Only Child—I See an Answered Prayer

Loss, Motherhood
August 31, 2020
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By Christina Zambrano

You See an Only Child—I See an Answered Prayer

We were on our very first walk around the neighborhood when I was first asked the question that would follow…

Kids, Motherhood, Teen
August 30, 2020
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By Mikala Albertson

He Never Needed Me To Be a Perfect Mom

Sometimes I call him the practice child. The oldest of five. Born to a mom and dad deep in debt…

Lord, How Do I Teach These Little Girls of Mine?

Faith, Kids, Motherhood
August 30, 2020
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By Sina Steele

Lord, How Do I Teach These Little Girls of Mine?

I traced the outline of her nose today. I feel like I hadn't noticed her features in a while. Isn't it…

Friendship, Living
August 29, 2020
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By Lauren Fortenberry

Look for the Ones Who Remain

Look for the ones who remain. When your story gets messy. When your parents get sick. When your family adds…

I Never Knew How Much I Could Love Someone Until I Saw My Son

Motherhood
August 28, 2020
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By Brook Hall

I Never Knew How Much I Could Love Someone Until I Saw My Son

No one told me when I was counting down the days until my first baby was born, that I would…

We Cannot Fix Any of This—And That Hurts

Motherhood
August 28, 2020
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By Amanda Drumm

We Cannot Fix Any of This—And That Hurts

From the day we brought our babies home, we found immense love in fixing things for them. When they were…

Dear Mama, Life Can Still Be Full When the Bedrooms Are Empty

Grown Children, Motherhood
August 28, 2020
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By Shauna Wallace

Dear Mama, Life Can Still Be Full When the Bedrooms Are Empty

For months, I’ve braced myself. Even with COVID-19, I knew the day would come: my youngest would move away for…

Motherhood
August 27, 2020
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By Jessica Abshire

Battling the Beast Named Anxiety

In the morning, when the light glows blue, the Beast behind my breastbone is quiet. She is tired, I suppose,…

To the Mother in the Midst of Struggle: You Can Do This

Motherhood
August 27, 2020
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By Christina Young

To the Mother in the Midst of Struggle: You Can Do This

Have you ever found yourself struggling as a parent? Every time you feel like you finally have it figured out,…

Motherhood

I’m Not a Regular Mom

My Kids Need Me, But Right Now My Students Need Me More

There’s a Little Boy Where My Baby Once Was

You See an Only Child—I See an Answered Prayer

He Never Needed Me To Be a Perfect Mom

Lord, How Do I Teach These Little Girls of Mine?

Look for the Ones Who Remain

I Never Knew How Much I Could Love Someone Until I Saw My Son

We Cannot Fix Any of This—And That Hurts

Dear Mama, Life Can Still Be Full When the Bedrooms Are Empty

Battling the Beast Named Anxiety

To the Mother in the Midst of Struggle: You Can Do This

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So God Made a Mother