By Sandra Samoska A Formal Complaint Against the Laundry Elves
Dear Laundry Elves, I regret to inform you that I must lodge a complaint with your management. No matter how…
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By Alethea Mshar What to Tell the Kids Instead of “Good Job”
If you Google "saying 'good job' to kids" (I just did), you will find a plethora of articles telling you not…
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By Whitney Fleming Santa’s Not Coming to Our House Anymore
"Mom, I think I need new roller blades. I have a blister on my toe,” my youngest daughter told me…
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By Jessica Johnston Dear Firstborn, It’s OK to Fail
Dear Firstborn, It’s okay to fail, and to fail again and again and again. There’s something special about my bond…
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By Deb Preston I’m Raising My Polar Opposite
My two-year-old didn't inherit any of my genes. Zip. Zero. Zilch. I’m dark haired with brown eyes, very selective with…
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By Julie Taylor Dear Kids, I’m More Than Just Mom
Dear Kids, My life forever changed when you were born. I'll never forget when you, my dear oldest, were born.…
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By Heidi Cashatt The Secret To Talking With Your Teen
Remember when your little one learned how to talk? You were so excited and hung on her every word. The…
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By Kristina Phelan My Kid is Messy (and That’s Fine by Me)
There is at least one messy kid per household, right? It is always that one child who can’t quite understand that…
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I’m Addicted to Being Busy
We have been trying to be intentional about where we spend our time these days. Time is such a precious…
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By Leslie Means I’m a Mom Who Let Go of “Supposed To”
My phone buzzed this week. It buzzes every few minutes. Yes, it's annoying. Yes, I'm addicted to that sound. Yes,…
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By Anne Metz I Stopped Telling My Husband “You’re Doing It Wrong” and Here’s What Happened
I first noticed that my husband was doing things wrong when we had our first child. He could not swaddle…
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By Stephanie Faro Dear Son, As You Prepare to Leave the Nest
My sweet boy, I see you from across the kitchen and I have to find an excuse to look away.…
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