By Danielle Helzer Adoption is Not Second Best
Maybe it’s my “mom hair” (thanks, New York Times, for that label) or maybe it’s that I look perpetually tired…
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By Stacey Skrysak Our Nanny Made Me A Better Parent
As she drove away that final time, I watched out the window with tears rolling down my face. My daughter…
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By Cassie Hilt 10 Commandments of Toddlers
If you’ve lived through the toddler years, you know it’s no stroll through the park. Living with toddlers is like…
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By Lisa Leshaw Why I Now Shut My Mouth On The Sidelines
I had no idea that I was expected to stop yelling my own child's name with boisterous enthusiasm and begin…
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By Christy Margritz Why I’m Not A Stay-at-Home Mom
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I always fielded the same question. Will you go back to work? Much…
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By Angela Erickson I Refuse to Be the Harried Parent
Have you ever not recognized yourself? Not physically I mean, but your actions, attitudes? On Tuesday night, one of our…
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By Dr. Jennifer Pinto I’m Lost Without My Girl
My only daughter has gone off to college and left me with the guys; my husband and two teenage sons.…
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By Leah Peterson Mama Said There Would Be Days Like This
The sunrise was glorious this morning. I should know. I sat in my recliner, facing east as it rose after…
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By Julie Hoag When Another Kid Is A Poor Sport And It Hurts My Kid
My son loves football. The season is almost upon us again and those fears of what other kids will do…
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By Kelly Bay A Not So Quiet Beauty
“It is not fancy hair, gold jewelry or fine clothes that should make you beautiful. No, your beauty should come…
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By Megan McLemore I Am Proud Of My Autistic Sons
When my youngest son was 8 months old, I noticed there was something bizarre about his sleep patterns and habits.…
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By Amy Rondeau Do You Have A Village?
“Do you have a village, mama?” I walked in not knowing what to expect. What do 16-22 month olds look/act/talk…
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