By Alexandrea Johnson Thank You For Taking Care of Me, Husband, So I Can Take Care of Our Kids
I said over and over again that I wouldn’t know what to do with a boy during my pregnancy. You…
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By Her View From Home When Motherhood Feels Broken
One morning, I broke some dishes. I was feeling broken, defeated, and stressed out. My sweet precious children for whom…
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By Melanie Forstall These Are the Things I Will Tell My Children As They Grow
Years ago, a very wise woman explained to me that within the human experience, while our circumstances may vary,…
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By Lisa Qualls What ‘This is Us’ Teaches Us About Tragedy
[Spoiler Alert: this was written following Season 2, episode 13, which aired on 1/23/18] After nearly two seasons, the writers…
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By Whitney Fleming My 12-Year-Old Was Blackmailed for Nude Photos
As a mom of older kids and a social media consultant, I’ve heard some pretty scary stories about kids and…
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By Heather LeRoss My Family is Broken, But I Have Hope
Our family is split, our family is broken. I’m worried I’ll break too. I strongly believe one of the things…
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By Caitlin Henderson The Work Can Wait, But Childhood Can’t
I'm cuddled on the couch with three littles who are fighting naps. We're watching a classic Disney movie and enjoying…
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By Jelise Ballon Why Are You So Afraid of My Child With Special Needs?
Several weeks ago, my son came home devastated because one of his close friends told him that his parents didn’t…
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To the Mama Who Didn’t Accomplish Anything Today
Finally. They’re asleep. You take a breath. You know, really take it in, and then release it slowly. You let…
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By Abbie Dunlap What To Do When Lice Attacks (Instead of Burning Down The House)
Sitting in the floor of our playroom with my 17-month-old girl between my legs, I noticed a small new freckle/mole…
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By Ginger Hughes The Nights Are So Long
The nights are long. When you’re finally home, hospital bracelet still on your wrist, and your sweet infant girl cries…
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By Brynn Burger Dear Parent of A Gifted Learner, From A Desperate Teacher
Moms and dads, first let me thank you. My endless praises go out to you for reading to your child,…
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