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God Puts Other Moms in Your Life for a Purpose—Make Sure You Look Up

Faith, Friendship, Motherhood
July 26, 2024
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By Jennifer Kennedy

God Puts Other Moms in Your Life for a Purpose—Make Sure You Look Up

The last thing I wanted to do that chilly spring afternoon was look up. The bright children’s gym was a…

If You Think You Didn’t Get a Lot Done Today, Think Again

Motherhood
July 25, 2024
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By Kim Patton

If You Think You Didn’t Get a Lot Done Today, Think Again

I didn’t do a lot of things today. The tea on the counter is supposed to be brewed, cooled down,…

There Are Some Things Our Teens Have to Do on Their Own

Motherhood, Teen
July 22, 2024
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By Angela Williams Glenn

There Are Some Things Our Teens Have to Do on Their Own

I thought because I’ve taught teenagers for almost 20 years, I’d be ready for the teenage years with my own…

I May Have Wanted a Girl, But I Needed You

Baby, Motherhood
July 22, 2024
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By Kris Ann Valdez

I May Have Wanted a Girl, But I Needed You

We had one of each—the boy, the girl. Maybe I shouldn’t have cared which way the third went, but I…

Right Now, I’m the Default Parent but I Still Need You

Marriage, Motherhood
July 20, 2024
1.8K Views
5 Minute Read

By Jamie Duhn

Right Now, I’m the Default Parent but I Still Need You

The default parent. I didn’t know I was the default parent until I started reading about it on social media…

Motherhood
July 18, 2024
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3 Minute Read

By Megan LaPorta

This is the Summer of Us

Mom guilt hit me hard the moment the bus stop chatter started to rumble with talk of all things camp…

Our Daughters Will Find Their Self Worth So Much Sooner Than We Did

Kids, Motherhood
July 17, 2024
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By Angela Williams Glenn

Our Daughters Will Find Their Self Worth So Much Sooner Than We Did

Watching our daughters grow into who they’re becoming is beautiful and painful at the same time. As a mother to…

4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Mom Guilt Creeps In

Motherhood
July 17, 2024
1.3K Views
4 Minute Read

By Lauren Benson

4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Mom Guilt Creeps In

As a mom of two boys and a past riddled with childhood trauma, mom guilt hits harder for me than…

Motherhood, Toddler
July 15, 2024
2.5K Views
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By Ruthie Hollander

The Push and Pull of Parenting

The playground lately is pure terror—for me. My 19-month-old jettisons up the metal steps, grasping a railing too big for…

Grown Children, Motherhood, Teen
July 13, 2024
2.3K Views
4 Minute Read

By Claudia Caramiello

18 Will Break Your Heart

18 will hug you . . . if you ask. 18 will send you funny TikToks. 18 will not make…

To the Mom Feeling the Pressure To Have a Perfect Summer

Living, Motherhood
July 12, 2024
1.5K Views
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By Amber Kuipers

To the Mom Feeling the Pressure To Have a Perfect Summer

Summer vacation is one of the most anticipated times of the year but can also be one of the most…

Our Kids Are Capable of More Than We Think

Kids, Motherhood
July 9, 2024
1.2K Views
4 Minute Read

By Kelsi

Our Kids Are Capable of More Than We Think

I watched her paddle out in the kayak all by herself. Prior to arriving at the boat launch at family…

parenting

God Puts Other Moms in Your Life for a Purpose—Make Sure You Look Up

If You Think You Didn’t Get a Lot Done Today, Think Again

There Are Some Things Our Teens Have to Do on Their Own

I May Have Wanted a Girl, But I Needed You

Right Now, I’m the Default Parent but I Still Need You

This is the Summer of Us

Our Daughters Will Find Their Self Worth So Much Sooner Than We Did

4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Mom Guilt Creeps In

The Push and Pull of Parenting

18 Will Break Your Heart

To the Mom Feeling the Pressure To Have a Perfect Summer

Our Kids Are Capable of More Than We Think

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