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Journal
July 1, 2018
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By Vicki Bahr

But How Will We Make Wishes, Mom?

I saw the look on Adam’s face as we turned the corner, and braced myself for the inevitable three-year-old’s howl. But…

Kids, Motherhood
June 29, 2018
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By Autumn Brooke

My Son Needs Me Less Every Day

This fall, my son will turn 16 and be a junior in high school. Lately, I've really started to think…

I’ll Lay With You As Long As You Need, My Child

Kids, Motherhood
June 28, 2018
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By Amy Betters-Midtvedt

I’ll Lay With You As Long As You Need, My Child

“Mom, I adore you.” This from the mouth of my youngest baby who is somehow now seven-years-old. Of course, he…

What You’re Probably Doing at the Playground With Your Kids Could Hurt Them, Mom Warns in Viral Post

Journal, Kids
June 27, 2018
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By Casey Huff

What You’re Probably Doing at the Playground With Your Kids Could Hurt Them, Mom Warns in Viral Post

It’s something I’ve done time and time again: ridden down a slide with a baby or toddler in my lap.…

Kids
June 27, 2018
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By Emily Solberg

Please Stop Asking My Child To Smile

There’s nothing I dread more than a trip out in public with my toddler. Not because of the inevitable antics…

Motherhood
June 25, 2018
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By Hannah Rosenboom

I’m Vowing To Be An Intentional Mother

It was during one of the many moments of holding you that it happened. I’ve held you a thousand times,…

Kids, Motherhood
June 25, 2018
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By Sherry White

To the Mama Who Feels Angry

Raise your hand if you've found parenting is just as much about growing yourself as it is about growing your…

Dear Mama, Your Kids Love You Just the Way You Are

Kids, Motherhood
June 24, 2018
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By Mary Ann Blair

Dear Mama, Your Kids Love You Just the Way You Are

Recently, my husband and I took our two young boys to Southern California for our first big family vacation. Having…

Motherhood
June 23, 2018
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By JD Arbuckle

Dear Mama, That Hot Bath Can Wait

It had been a long day of appointments, chores, play dates, home cooked meals, and constant entertainment. I started my…

Kids
June 21, 2018
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By Heather Duckworth

The 18th Summer

I came home the other day after a long afternoon of running errands and this is what my front porch…

Infertility, Journal
June 19, 2018
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By Kerstin Lindquist

Where the Fear Lives

You’re tucked in and prayers are said. Last sips of water, last hugs, last kissing hands, and I have to…

Take It From a “Been There Done That” Mom: It All Flies By

Motherhood
June 19, 2018
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By Leslie Deane-Mountjoy

Take It From a “Been There Done That” Mom: It All Flies By

Dear first-time mom, I remember being you. Filled with life for the first time. Anticipating the arrival of my very…

parenting

But How Will We Make Wishes, Mom?

My Son Needs Me Less Every Day

I’ll Lay With You As Long As You Need, My Child

What You’re Probably Doing at the Playground With Your Kids Could Hurt Them, Mom Warns in Viral Post

Please Stop Asking My Child To Smile

I’m Vowing To Be An Intentional Mother

To the Mama Who Feels Angry

Dear Mama, Your Kids Love You Just the Way You Are

Dear Mama, That Hot Bath Can Wait

The 18th Summer

Where the Fear Lives

Take It From a “Been There Done That” Mom: It All Flies By

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So God Made a Mother