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There’s Just Something Special About Brothers

Kids
July 12, 2019
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By Ashley Bufe

There’s Just Something Special About Brothers

Brothers—there is just something special about that bond. And there is nothing sweeter than getting to sit back and watch…

Child, Motherhood
July 10, 2019
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By Jaclyn Warren

What It’s Like to Raise a Boy

Dear expectant mama, I watch you marvel as you rub your belly, already searching for his familiar touch. You wonder…

Maybe He Won’t Change the World—But He Could

Kids
July 1, 2019
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By Rebecca Cooper

Maybe He Won’t Change the World—But He Could

Maybe he won’t be a rockstar. Maybe he won’t bang his wooden sticks high over his head in front of…

The Little Boy I’m Dancing With Today Will be a Great Man Tomorrow

Kids, Motherhood
June 18, 2019
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By Georgina Butler

The Little Boy I’m Dancing With Today Will be a Great Man Tomorrow

We got dressed up. I wore a dress and red heels. You wore a bow tie and your dad’s cologne.…

Faith, Kids
June 10, 2019
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By Lindsey Howard

Grace in the Outfield

Last night this boy had to learn a tough lesson. We were at the ballpark watching Griffin’s game on the…

Child, Kids
June 10, 2019
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By Heather LeRoss

Dear Son, Be More Than Happy

Not long ago my youngest son asked me, “What do you hope I’ll be when I grow up?” My first…

Child
June 5, 2019
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By Kayci Villarreal

So You’re Raising a Sensitive Son

From the moment I announced that the child I was carrying was a boy, I was bombarded with warnings. “Oh,…

I Knew He Had to Grow Up, But Did it Have to Happen so Fast?

Child, Kids, Motherhood
May 25, 2019
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By Jenn Schultz

I Knew He Had to Grow Up, But Did it Have to Happen so Fast?

The other day, I finally did it. I made the long walk across the aisle for my oldest son. No,…

God Knew What He Was Doing When He Gave Me Sons

Kids, Motherhood
May 23, 2019
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By Jaclyn Warren

God Knew What He Was Doing When He Gave Me Sons

“Did you want a girl?” She asked, as she folded and bagged up four sizes of little boy clothes in…

He’s Sweet Now at 7, But What About 17? As a Dad Who Works With Teens, Sometimes I Worry.

Child, Kids, Teen
May 18, 2019
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By Patrick Danz

He’s Sweet Now at 7, But What About 17? As a Dad Who Works With Teens, Sometimes I Worry.

My son is currently in the first grade. It’s hard to believe my oldest—that 6-pound, 15-ounce baby we brought home…

To My Mother-in-Law: The Little Boy of Your Dreams Became Mine, Too

Kids, Marriage
May 15, 2019
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By Kelli Bachara

To My Mother-in-Law: The Little Boy of Your Dreams Became Mine, Too

Dear mother in law, Here I sit with my sweet little boy in my arms. I can’t help but notice…

I Don’t Know if it’s ADHD, But I Do Know My Son Needs Me to Fight For Him

Child, Kids
May 10, 2019
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By Celeste Yvonne

I Don’t Know if it’s ADHD, But I Do Know My Son Needs Me to Fight For Him

We were driving home from preschool when my 4-year-old mumbled something almost inaudible from the back seat. "Am I bad?" My…

raising boys

There’s Just Something Special About Brothers

What It’s Like to Raise a Boy

Maybe He Won’t Change the World—But He Could

The Little Boy I’m Dancing With Today Will be a Great Man Tomorrow

Grace in the Outfield

Dear Son, Be More Than Happy

So You’re Raising a Sensitive Son

I Knew He Had to Grow Up, But Did it Have to Happen so Fast?

God Knew What He Was Doing When He Gave Me Sons

He’s Sweet Now at 7, But What About 17? As a Dad Who Works With Teens, Sometimes I Worry.

To My Mother-in-Law: The Little Boy of Your Dreams Became Mine, Too

I Don’t Know if it’s ADHD, But I Do Know My Son Needs Me to Fight For Him

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