By Jennifer Bailey Dear Son, I Love When You Hold My Hand
Parenting isn’t a thankless job though it feels like one most of the time. There is no paycheck or instant…
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By Karen Geiger I’m Not a Helicopter Parent, I’m a Curling Mom
I used to be a helicopter parent, hovering over my boys' lives like a, well, helicopter. I didn't interfere. I…
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By Her View From Home I Want My Kids To Feel My Love Every Day
It started with a note I wrote for my son while we were practicing his letters one day. You make…
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By Elizabeth Petters Mothering With Anxiety One Hard-Fought Moment at a Time
I have always been a little scared of being a mom, and at times, terrified. It makes a lot of…
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By Caroline Murray Dear Mom, You Did it All Right
Dear Mom, I never realized how much you loved us until I had children of my own. I never knew…
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The Transformation of a Man Into a Daddy is Breathtaking
Last night, I sat on my bed folding laundry and taking a breather after a busy day. Downstairs, my husband…
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By Carolyn Moore Think You’re Turning Into Your Mother? You Probably Are.
"We should have went yesterday," my son said through a mouthful of granola this morning. "Gone," I automatically corrected, throwing…
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By Jenni Conrady My Daughter Wants to Be a Mom When She Grows Up and That’s OK With Me
So, today was career day at my children's school. I love spirit days—they always give me a chance to frantically…
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By Jessica Raines He’s Extra-Unordinary and I Love Him So
This is Matthew. Matthew is smart. Too smart. But boy, is he difficult. A difficult, wonderful, unusual human. He barely…
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Because Anxiety Comes With Me to Playdates
Mommin’ with anxiety is no joke. Moms are supposed to protect their cubs and have it all (or mostly) all…
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You Are Exactly the Mother Your Children Need
Honest, vulnerable admission: I don’t feel like I’m particularly good at anything. Have any of you felt this way? Sure,…
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By Stephanie Duncan Going Back to Work is One of the Hardest Parts of Motherhood
You wake up to the beauty of leaves freshly changed. You point out the window and tell your wide-eyed baby,…
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