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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By Whitney Fleming 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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By Leslie Means Dear Kids, You’ll Never Have to Wonder About My Love
To my kids when you doubt, Oh, my sweet babies. You’re still young now, but the years are coming. Fast.…
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By Brea Schmidt When You Choose To Love Yourself As Much As You Love Your Kids
I love perspective. I believe it to be one of the most powerful tools we have in life as we…
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By Emily Fisk Why Moms Shouldn’t Feel Bad For Bragging About Their Kids
I cradled my baby’s head gently in one hand and shifted the weight of her newborn body into my…
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By Mary Ann Blair Will You Make Room For Me, Mom?
My six-year-old has gotten into the habit of coming into our bedroom to lie next to me when he wakes…
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By Beth Thompson When Pencil Marks Are Only Memories
It never occurred to me to discuss the door jamb. It never occurred to me to suggest to the painter—hired for a…
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By Jessica Johnston Dear Hot Mess Mom: To Me You Are Perfect
It’s tempting to pretend that there aren’t ritz crackers hidden deep inside my shag carpet, along with some other things…
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