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I’m Not a Helicopter Parent, I’m a Curling Mom

Motherhood
January 21, 2020
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By Karen Geiger

I’m Not a Helicopter Parent, I’m a Curling Mom

I used to be a helicopter parent, hovering over my boys' lives like a, well, helicopter. I didn't interfere. I…

My Daughter Wants to Be a Mom When She Grows Up and That’s OK With Me

Kids, Motherhood
January 18, 2020
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By Jenni Conrady

My Daughter Wants to Be a Mom When She Grows Up and That’s OK With Me

So, today was career day at my children's school. I love spirit days—they always give me a chance to frantically…

Because Anxiety Comes With Me to Playdates

Motherhood
January 17, 2020
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By Jaclyn Warren

Because Anxiety Comes With Me to Playdates

Mommin’ with anxiety is no joke. Moms are supposed to protect their cubs and have it all (or mostly) all…

You Are Exactly the Mother Your Children Need

Motherhood
January 17, 2020
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By Her View From Home

You Are Exactly the Mother Your Children Need

Honest, vulnerable admission: I don’t feel like I’m particularly good at anything. Have any of you felt this way? Sure,…

Going Back to Work is One of the Hardest Parts of Motherhood

Motherhood
January 16, 2020
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By Stephanie Duncan

Going Back to Work is One of the Hardest Parts of Motherhood

You wake up to the beauty of leaves freshly changed. You point out the window and tell your wide-eyed baby,…

Parenting a Teenager is Harder Than I Ever Thought it Would Be

Motherhood, Teen
January 16, 2020
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By Mikala Albertson

Parenting a Teenager is Harder Than I Ever Thought it Would Be

Remember the sleep deprivation of having a newborn? Remember the mental drain of potty-training a toddler? Or the worry of…

My Car May Be Messy But My Life is Beautiful

Motherhood
January 15, 2020
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By Jaymi Torrez

My Car May Be Messy But My Life is Beautiful

A photo of my disgusting car went viral. And sorry, but I’m not sorry. A couple of years ago, I…

Dear Kids, I’m Sorry I’m Not the “Fun” Mom

Kids, Motherhood
January 11, 2020
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By Bambi Loveday

Dear Kids, I’m Sorry I’m Not the “Fun” Mom

I’m sorry I’m not the “fun” mom. I’m sorry I don’t let you go to just anyone’s house. I’m sorry…

Being a Single Mom is Completely Exhausting

Motherhood
January 9, 2020
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By Valeria Tipton

Being a Single Mom is Completely Exhausting

Grief. . . emptiness. . . depression. . . anxiety. . . those are a few of the words I…

There’s Just Something About That Last Baby

Motherhood
January 8, 2020
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By Casey Huff

There’s Just Something About That Last Baby

There’s just something about that last baby. When she's placed in your arms for the first time, something inside you…

Nothing Interrupts a Marriage Like a Baby

Baby, Marriage
January 7, 2020
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By Amy Cardris

Nothing Interrupts a Marriage Like a Baby

“I’m so glad I married you.” This is what I made a point to tell my husband, my best friend,…

Fatherhood, Work
January 6, 2020
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By David Willans

Being a Dad is the Best Gig There Is

I’ve been a son for 39 years, a dad for 11 years. I’ve spent six years seriously studying what it…

raising kids

I’m Not a Helicopter Parent, I’m a Curling Mom

My Daughter Wants to Be a Mom When She Grows Up and That’s OK With Me

Because Anxiety Comes With Me to Playdates

You Are Exactly the Mother Your Children Need

Going Back to Work is One of the Hardest Parts of Motherhood

Parenting a Teenager is Harder Than I Ever Thought it Would Be

My Car May Be Messy But My Life is Beautiful

Dear Kids, I’m Sorry I’m Not the “Fun” Mom

Being a Single Mom is Completely Exhausting

There’s Just Something About That Last Baby

Nothing Interrupts a Marriage Like a Baby

Being a Dad is the Best Gig There Is

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