By Andrew Knott When the Little Moments Outshine the Big Ones
Emotions are hard to predict. In the days and weeks leading up to my oldest child’s first day of kindergarten,…
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By Jessica Johnston Confessions of a Selfish mom
When we got to the beach today - children, sand, and food wrappers exploded out of the car as soon…
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By Leslie Means If Average Is Just OK, Why Am I So Happy?
I spent my Saturday night folding laundry. It was as exciting as it sounds. I poured myself a glass of…
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By Amanda Wells Here’s What They Don’t Tell You About Labor and Delivery
I didn’t understand why my friend recommended extra ice for afterward. I was eight months pregnant and the women in…
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By Zabrina Vogelsang Lessons from the Sideline
I was sitting on the bleachers today watching as my two boys raced around the field, attempting to kick a…
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By Christine Leeb Bullying Starts and Ends in Our Homes
Last month, a teenager walked into my former high school and opened fire in the cafeteria. No one was killed…
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By Lauren Eberspacher Watching My Baby Become A Little Mama
I heard a sharp scream from my middle daughter back in her bedroom. It was loud and long enough that…
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By Daisy Suman The Space Between You And Me
There is a space between you and me. This space was not there in the beginning. You were me and I…
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By Jordan Harrell It’s Easier to Raise Entitled Kids—But We All End Up Paying For It
My oldest daughter and I were walking out of K-Mart several years ago when an old, rusty carousel caught her…
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By Melissa Fenton Moms, Get Your Joy Back This Christmas
It’s started. The lunatic race to the perfect Christmas has begun. The stores are swelling with garland, light strands, and…
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By Stacey Skrysak 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Became A NICU Mom
It only takes one moment. Maybe it's the sound of an alarm or the smell of hospital soap. All it…
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By Heather Sears 12 Important Life Lessons I Learned Growing Up On A Farm
I grew up on a large farm, and though I didn't realize it then, the useful things I learned were…
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