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God Doesn’t Need Us To Be Perfect Mothers

Faith, Journal, Motherhood
January 11, 2018
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By Meg Duncan

God Doesn’t Need Us To Be Perfect Mothers

My deep sleep was interrupted by a cold pressure on my left cheek. With one eye barely open, I made…

Journal, Kids, Motherhood
January 11, 2018
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By Mary Ann Blair

How Did I Ever Get So Lucky?

I find myself longing for five more minutes of sleep when I hear your little feet thump down onto the…

‘This Is Us’ Demonstrates Why Vulnerability Has the Power to Heal

Kids, Motherhood
January 10, 2018
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By Shelby Spear

‘This Is Us’ Demonstrates Why Vulnerability Has the Power to Heal

If you’re raising littles or younger kids, last night’s This Is Us may have circulated agonizing fear through your mom…

My Second Baby Taught Me to Mother Without Fear

Kids, Motherhood
January 10, 2018
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By Anneliese Lawton

My Second Baby Taught Me to Mother Without Fear

I spent my childhood preparing to be “Mommy.” I played house. I practiced fixing boo-boos. Heck, I even gave birth…

To the Worn-Out Moms When We Forget What’s Important

Journal, Motherhood
January 9, 2018
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By Ginger Hughes

To the Worn-Out Moms When We Forget What’s Important

Sometimes I forget. Standing at the sink, looking with irritation at yet another pile of dishes. Walking into the living…

Kids, Motherhood, Relationships
January 9, 2018
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By Jodie Utter

Leading With Love When My Kid Messes Up

Years ago, I knocked on my neighbor's door to collect my four-year-old daughter from a playdate. My neighbor and stay-at-home-mom…

Inspiration, Kids, Motherhood
January 9, 2018
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By Christine Leeb

53 Ways to Connect With Your Kids

Can I confess something? I don’t always like playing with my kids. Sometimes just the thought of being the “bad…

In Case I Haven’t Told You Lately, Honey—Thank You

Living, Relationships
January 9, 2018
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By Sonni Abatta

In Case I Haven’t Told You Lately, Honey—Thank You

Honey, thanks. I’ve been meaning to say this to you a time or two or ten over the past .…

One Day, I’ll Wash The Last Onesie. Today, I’ll Be Grateful.

Inspiration, Journal, Motherhood
January 9, 2018
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By Emily Scott

One Day, I’ll Wash The Last Onesie. Today, I’ll Be Grateful.

About a year and a half ago, our washing machine flooded the laundry room. I was rushing out the door…

Kids, Motherhood
January 8, 2018
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By Lauren Eberspacher

God Sees You, Middle of the Night Mama

He sees you waddling to the bathroom, the little miracle growing inside of your womb kicking, tumbling, and nudging. Your…

To the Mom Who is Not Perfect, I Am “That” Mom Too

Kids, Motherhood
January 8, 2018
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By Cassie Hilt

To the Mom Who is Not Perfect, I Am “That” Mom Too

I'm that mom. The mom who gets up before the sun rises, to get ready for work. Who packs lunches…

If This Is As Good As It Gets, Will It Be Enough?

Faith, Journal
January 7, 2018
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By Zrinka Peters

If This Is As Good As It Gets, Will It Be Enough?

I remember reading a news article a few years back that talked about how rates of depression and suicide peaked…

parenting

God Doesn’t Need Us To Be Perfect Mothers

How Did I Ever Get So Lucky?

‘This Is Us’ Demonstrates Why Vulnerability Has the Power to Heal

My Second Baby Taught Me to Mother Without Fear

To the Worn-Out Moms When We Forget What’s Important

Leading With Love When My Kid Messes Up

53 Ways to Connect With Your Kids

In Case I Haven’t Told You Lately, Honey—Thank You

One Day, I’ll Wash The Last Onesie. Today, I’ll Be Grateful.

God Sees You, Middle of the Night Mama

To the Mom Who is Not Perfect, I Am “That” Mom Too

If This Is As Good As It Gets, Will It Be Enough?

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