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Motherhood
January 2, 2020
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By Jorrie Varney

Why Tired Moms Stay Up Late

I got up around 5:30 this morning. I do that five days a week so I can get my son…

Kids, Motherhood, Relationships
November 7, 2017
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By Amy Betters-Midtvedt

Look Up

A few weekends ago we went to a hotel and upon entering the pool, found ourselves watching a stray 3-year-old…

Kids, Mental Health, Motherhood
November 4, 2017
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By Amanda Idleman

Waste Time on Purpose

Just writing the title to this post stings a bit. It goes against my every instinct. Time is precious, watching…

I’m a Work-from-Home Mom, But What if it’s Time to Quit?

Motherhood
November 4, 2017
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By Rachel Gnagy

I’m a Work-from-Home Mom, But What if it’s Time to Quit?

I've always considered myself a stay-at-home mom. I don't have a full-time job outside our home, and my kids are…

I’m the Grocery Store Mom You Wish You Were

Kids, Motherhood
November 3, 2017
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By Casey Huff

I’m the Grocery Store Mom You Wish You Were

I am that mom at the grocery store. You know, the one you wish you could be. The one that…

9 Tips to Start Your Kids Out Right on Social Media

Kids, Motherhood
November 3, 2017
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By Danielle Lyles

9 Tips to Start Your Kids Out Right on Social Media

Social Media. It’s everywhere! People stand in line, sit waiting for an appointment, walk across the street, scrolling, selfie-ing (is…

Pushing You Out of the Nest. Welcoming You Back In.

Kids, Motherhood, School
November 2, 2017
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By Daisy Suman

Pushing You Out of the Nest. Welcoming You Back In.

At two, I pushed you out of the nest for the very first time. But your tiring days at playschool/daycare…

I’d Rather Serve My Kids Than Have Them be “Self-Sufficient”

Kids, Motherhood
October 29, 2017
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By Julie Hoag

I’d Rather Serve My Kids Than Have Them be “Self-Sufficient”

There is a movement in today’s parenting culture to raise self-sufficient kids. I see advice all over about getting kids…

Faith, Inspiration, Journal, Living
October 29, 2017
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By Heidi Cashatt

Why I Can’t Watch HGTV

Hello. My name is Heidi, and I have not watched HGTV in two weeks and four days. I say this…

Kids, Motherhood
October 26, 2017
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By Christiana Whallon

I’m Done Letting My House Rule Me

I grew up in a house that was always tidy. All the families we spent time with seemed to have…

Dear Tired Parents: Love Them too Much to Give Up

Kids, Motherhood
October 25, 2017
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By Laura Watts

Dear Tired Parents: Love Them too Much to Give Up

“I love you too much to let you do that.” It’s my catchphrase. My go-to. My sanity-restoring answer to the…

The Painful Decision to Medicate My Child

Kids, Motherhood
October 24, 2017
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By Heather LeRoss

The Painful Decision to Medicate My Child

I held the little pills in my hand and I broke. I’d lost the fight and was now battling a…