By Cassondra Moriarty Parents Are Terrible Salespeople for Parenting
As the years of fertility start to wane, many of my childless peers are confronted with the question, “Should I…
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By Crystal Fulmer Watching Your Big Kids Blossom is a Blessing
A little over a week ago, I received a call from my dad, and over the next 12 hours regarding…
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To the Mom in the Trenches, I’ll Come Back for You
Your hair is in a messy bun for the sixth day in a row. You’re trudging to work sniffling because…
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By Krystal Sieben Sometimes a Kid Just Needs a Sick Day
My middle son stayed home from school today. He said he was sick. I’m not sure that is the truth.…
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Sometimes We Need Someone to Just Sit With Us in Our Struggle
Early this morning, I told (yelled is more accurate) my sons to get up with the same furious ferocity I…
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By Abby Walters A Benediction for the Worn Out Mother
Blessed are you, Father, for bestowing upon me the honor of motherhood. For allowing me to experience the deep joy…
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By Vicki Bahr When Your Son Grows Up, You Will Remember This
When your son turns 50, you will remember how, when he was a baby, he would kick the arm of…
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These Final Gifts from My Mom Are Hard to Let Go
My daughter wobbled toward me in silver, square-toed go-go boots, one heel dislodged and flopping against our hallway’s faux wood…
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A Classmate Molested Me in Third Grade and I Didn’t Know How to Speak Up
I grew up in a beautiful home. I knew I was loved beyond measure despite my overactive mouth and unbridled…
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My Son Won’t Grow out of Autism but He Is Growing into Himself
As I sit here by the warm glow of the fire, I find myself once again, reflecting on our life,…
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By Emily Roussell Why Does It Feel Like Everyone Else Is Doing It All and I Can’t Keep Up?
I'm doing laundry today and as I sort and fold, I can't stop my thoughts from going to an anonymous…
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By Deborah Ackerman Take In the Good and Throw Out the Rest
Within the last year, our house has welcomed a baby and a puppy. As wonderful and magical as that is,…
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