By Angela Erickson Pieces of Us – Finding Ourselves in Our Adopted Children
We arrived at the office after hours, pushing a speaker button to be let in. My husband and I walked…
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By Hannah Carpenter Road Trip Chatting: 10 Ways To Get Your Kids Talking In The Car
There’s something about the car that leads to great conversations. Maybe it’s the distraction of the other cars whizzing by, or the horns blasting…
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By Lauren Eberspacher When Motherhood is Absolutely Defeating
"I hate being a mom some days," I muttered under my breath. "What did you just say?" My husband asked,…
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By Sara Estabrooks The Fearfully Wonderfully Made Postpartum Mom
You exploded with excitement when the plus sign faded into view on your pregnancy test. You rejoiced with every ounce…
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By Emily Sinkclear What Not to Say to a Grieving Mother
After my two miscarriages, I received a lot of support from friends and family. Most of the people closest to…
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By Stephanie Ross For the Exhausted Mommy
I was just so tired. Last night, as I nursed my youngest in the quiet darkness, her beautiful face…
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By Jessica Kromer 20 Affirmations for Girls Besides “You’re So Pretty”
Throughout the day, I've been catching myself saying this to our 18-month-old daughter quite often. With every affirmation using the…
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By Ranae Aspen Why this 70’s Kid is Proud to be a Helicopter Mom
I had a very cool Aunt. I have to wonder why in the world my parents allowed me to be…
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By Amy Juett Dear Third Child
From the moment I knew I was carrying you, I loved you. That’s the amazing thing about love, it just…
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By Debbie Wilkins Baisden Empty Womb
I’ve never struggled with infertility. My husband and I could shake hands and get a pregnancy test to show positive.…
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By Leslie Means I Held A Baby Today
I held a baby today. I was going to make breakfast. I was dreaming of hot pancakes drizzled in syrup…
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By Laura Lemon The Intersection of Faith and Autism
The questions began slowly, over a period of weeks and months. “Why doesn’t he look when I call his name?”…
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