By Shelby Spear Struggling in the Space Between Mothering and Letting Go
Her size XL t-shirt hung six inches below her tush, swallowing up her 5’ 2” frame. “I’m going out back…
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By Leslie Means Mom Supports Daughter During Talent Show and Now We’re All Bawling
I watched this. I cried. And then I watched it again. And cried, again. File this under how to be…
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By Morgan Williams The Hierarchy in Our Home
CHRIST HUSBAND WIFE Before we tried to conceive our little prince we spent some time as a married couple. Getting…
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By Nadene van der Linden 7 Signs You’re Parenting Right According to a Clinical Psychologist
Parents often worry they are failing their kids. Modern parents hold themselves to higher standards as we guide our children…
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By Ashli Brehm Why I Stay Home Even Though It’s Exhausting
I get the question a lot: "What will you do about work?" A lot. Mostly from people who know my…
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By JD Arbuckle To the Woman Who Asked Me Why I Planned My Pregnancy
To the woman who asked me why without compassion in your eyes, I’ll bet you don’t remember me. Oh,…
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By Christina Herzog To the Mother Facing a New Autism Diagnosis
Dear new autism mom, First of all, I want to say I'm sorry. Even if you've suspected your child has…
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By Stacey Philpot Is Fear-Based Parenting Our Enemy, Not Technology?
In the days before I met and married my husband, you know, back when I was still a young, skinny…
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By Lauren Eberspacher To The Invisible Mom, Love God
I see you there on the floor, in your dirty shirt and your messy hair. Picking up toys for the…
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By Lindsay Stauffer Moms of Teenagers, I’m a Little Jealous of You
I have a tiny confession to make. I’ve been feeling a little bit jealous of you lately, mom of teenagers.…
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By Kristina Foth To My Rambunctious Toddler at Bedtime
It’s past your bedtime and you’re still going strong. You’re scampering from your coloring table to your toy box…
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By Jorrie Varney A Mother’s Mind Never Rests, Because We Carry The Mental Load
“I need to pick up a gallon of milk on the way home. Better get two. It’s amazing how fast…
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