By Becca Carnahan Deep Down, I Know I’m a Good Mom
"I'm not having kids until I know I'm no longer selfish." That's a real thing I said, a lot, before…
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By Jamie Sumner I’m Actually More Productive With My Kids Around
It is counterintuitive that chaos would bring order, but that is exactly what working from home has done for me.…
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By Lisa Mullen Can We Restore “the Village” Our Parents Enjoyed?
There’s a question I hear asked from time to time that bothers me. When it’s asked, it’s always with a…
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Dear Child, What I Wouldn’t Give To Make These Moments Last
Sometimes, I take you for granted. I take for granted this time that we share; this time while you’re just…
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By Caitlin Henderson I’ll Show You How to Be a Good Man, My Son
And the daddy took his little boy's hand and said, I won't tell you, I'll show you. I'll show you how…
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By Michelle Riddell The Summer I Let My Mothering Anxieties Go
I almost missed my daughter’s first summer. I mean, I was with her—as in, at home together—but somehow in my…
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By Abbie Ginther Help Me To Hold It Lightly: An Honest Mom’s Prayer
If there's anything motherhood has taught me, it's that there's nothing stronger than the sticky grip of a determined toddler.…
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By Nicole Merritt What Makes Moms So Darn Hot?
The story of how my husband and I met is a cute one, so I will give you the brief…
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By Amanda Dayton This is What It’s Like to Parent a Strong-Willed Child
What does it mean to parent a strong-willed boy? It means picking your battles, because there are endless battles. It means…
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By Stacey Skrysak It’s Not Easy Raising Kids Without Family Nearby
I was sitting at the gymnastics center, watching my 5-year-old tumble across the floor. Next to me, two women were…
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By Nikki Pennington Mothering Boys is a Work of the Heart
Dear boy mom, Your life will not be a perfect one. You will be scared more times than not because…
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By Carly Hamilton-Jones Dear Mama, You’re Allowed To Not Be There
Friday afternoon was not much crazier than most afternoons. My husband was mowing the lawn, my daughter was hangry and…
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