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Friendship, Living, Motherhood
November 1, 2024
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By Holly Lemons

Here’s to the Ones Who Show Up

They say it takes a village to raise a child. As the years go by and my kids grow, I…

When You’re Overwhelmed, Take Just One Step Forward

Kids, Motherhood
October 31, 2024
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By Rachel Chin

When You’re Overwhelmed, Take Just One Step Forward

My 7-year-old wanted to learn taekwondo, so I signed him up with the local academy, and together, we eagerly anticipated…

Marriage, Motherhood
October 27, 2024
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By Laura Payne

It’s Hard Being the Weekend Parent

I still remember the day we told you the news you were moving. It was the only time I've seen…

When Your Kids Come Over, I’ll Treat Them Like My Own

Kids, Motherhood
October 25, 2024
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By Krystal Sieben

When Your Kids Come Over, I’ll Treat Them Like My Own

Can I let you in on a secret? Yep, you, parent of a friend of my child. Maybe they met…

Motherhood
October 23, 2024
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By Jane Kim

It’s Never about the Cheeseburger

It had been a busy week (the first week of school!), and we were all looking forward to the weekend.…

I’ve Dreamed of Motherhood My Whole Life, But My Heart is Broken

Grief, Loss
October 14, 2024
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By Courtney Dercqu

I’ve Dreamed of Motherhood My Whole Life, But My Heart is Broken

Today’s no different from yesterday, and tomorrow will be no different from today. If you’re like me and desperate for…

Living, Motherhood
October 11, 2024
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By Camilla Richardson

I Thought I’d be a Mom by Now

“Do you guys want kids?” asks my new neighbor during dinner as she helps her 1-year-old take a bite of…

Child, Motherhood, Tween
October 10, 2024
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By Dee Anna Hursey

I’m Holding Tight to Nine

Nine is a tenuous age–she walks a tightrope between the play of a child and the poise of a teen.…

My Relationship with my Mom Changed after I Became a Mother

Grown Children, Motherhood
October 10, 2024
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By Linda Orleans

My Relationship with my Mom Changed after I Became a Mother

In my younger years, I felt that my mom thought in mainly black and white ideals. People either behaved poorly…

Sometimes the Coach’s Kid Decides Not to Play

Motherhood, Teen
October 9, 2024
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By Jess Gilardi

Sometimes the Coach’s Kid Decides Not to Play

Over breakfast this morning before getting on the bus, my son casually mentioned that he planned to try out for…

Faith, Motherhood
October 9, 2024
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By Carly Haren

My Son, You Are a Gift from God

The hour of the night is late, maybe two or three in the morning. The only noise that surrounds me…

Motherhood
October 8, 2024
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By Lacy Guzman

Motherhood is My Favorite Season

When I found out I was pregnant I thought, “This is my favorite season. It can’t get better than this.”…

parenting

Here’s to the Ones Who Show Up

When You’re Overwhelmed, Take Just One Step Forward

It’s Hard Being the Weekend Parent

When Your Kids Come Over, I’ll Treat Them Like My Own

It’s Never about the Cheeseburger

I’ve Dreamed of Motherhood My Whole Life, But My Heart is Broken

I Thought I’d be a Mom by Now

I’m Holding Tight to Nine

My Relationship with my Mom Changed after I Became a Mother

Sometimes the Coach’s Kid Decides Not to Play

My Son, You Are a Gift from God

Motherhood is My Favorite Season

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So God Made a Mother