By Jessica McCaslin A Letter To My Children From This Imperfect Mama
Dear children, Let me first say this: I love you more than anything in the world. Remember that sentence because…
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By Brynn Burger Dear Son With Invisible Disabilities, You Are Not Broken
As I sit at my desk, wiping my tears and trying to prepare myself for my workday, I am overwhelmed.…
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By Valli Vida Gideons What I’m Telling My Kids After the Florida High School Shooting
I’ve often wondered what I will say to my kids the next time there is another senseless act of violence…
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By Jenny Albers Dear Husband, You Are Everything Our Family Needs
While you don't often express your thoughts and feelings, I hear the few words you do speak. And after being…
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By Brea Schmidt Underneath This Exhaustion Is A Heart That Still Adores You, Husband
The door that connects the inside of our house to the garage makes a certain sound when it opens that…
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By Whitney Fleming Teen Oversleeps, Loses Coat, Drops F-Bomb, And Wins Gold Medal
It was a typical day for teenager Red Gerard. He stayed up late watching Netflix and overslept the next morning…
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By Arianna Freelen The Beautiful Journey of Motherhood
Today, you are mama-to-be. At the start of your journey. Your body will be stretched. Your heart will ache for…
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By Sarah Philpott That Time My Son Asked His Kindergarten Teacher For Bourbon
Growing up, Rock & Rye—whiskey, that is—was housed underneath our kitchen sink. The slick glass bottle was brought out for…
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I Gave My Daughter Permission To Kick a Boy in the Balls
“Mom, if a boy grabs my butt, is it okay if I slap him in the face?” my 13-year old…
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By Amy Weatherly Why We’re Watching the Olympics as a Family
I love the Olympics. I am certain I could have competed in curling if I had just known what was…
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By Kathy McClelland Finding Hope in a Devastating Diagnosis
In the summer of 2013 my husband and I sat anxiously across the table from a geneticist in a sterile…
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By Kayla Friehe God Gave Me Sons
God gave me sons. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to shop for pink dresses, and oversized bows.…
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