By Sandra Samoska The Day My Husband Put Me in Time Out
It was one of THOSE days. You know the ones I’m talking about? Those days where everything that can go…
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By Laurie Larsh I Don’t Care If My Kids Miss School
Yep, I said it. Out loud for the world to hear—and I’m sure for half of it to gasp. But…
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By Lauren Eberspacher Passion After Kids? This Is What It Really Looks Like.
I could feel the ache in my back as I finally shut the door of the nursery. The last of…
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By Jesica Ryzynski These Years Are So Short
We had an extremely busy weekend, as usual. The kids were all going in different directions with activities, plans and…
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By Jodie Utter Dear Moms, Let Them Teach You
I watched from a distance as you stood a few yards away from your young son. Holding a football in…
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By Kimberly Poovey Sometimes Breastfeeding Means Exclusively Pumping
I was a research-happy pregnant woman. I read every book, watched every documentary, and basically tried to over-prepare in every imaginable…
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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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