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She Said “Just Wait Til You’re a Mom”—and Now I Understand

Kids, Motherhood
May 6, 2019
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By Kelly Houseman

She Said “Just Wait Til You’re a Mom”—and Now I Understand

I remember having a particularly epic blowout fight with my mom when I was 17. Her baffling words rang crystal…

Hey Mama, Let God Take Care of the Big Stuff

Faith, Motherhood
May 5, 2019
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By Brea Schmidt

Hey Mama, Let God Take Care of the Big Stuff

Every mama has her day. When she is the water in a pan—and life keeps cranking up the heat until…

I Don’t Tell You Often Enough: You’re an Amazing Mom

Kids, Marriage
May 5, 2019
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By Patrick Danz

I Don’t Tell You Often Enough: You’re an Amazing Mom

Almost everyone told us transitioning from two to three kids wouldn’t be too difficult. Their rationale was simple: you’ve been…

Baby, Kids, Motherhood
May 3, 2019
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By Stephanie Lockhart

I’m Better as a Working Mom

When we announced we were expecting our first baby, the questions started right away: “Are you finding out what you’re…

These 6 Words Transformed Discipline in Our House

Faith, Kids
April 30, 2019
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By Jenn Schultz

These 6 Words Transformed Discipline in Our House

Discipline is always a hard topic. Everyone does it differently, and everyone has an opinion. As for me, I do…

To the Doers of All the Things, I See You

Motherhood
April 29, 2019
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By Sandra Samoska

To the Doers of All the Things, I See You

It finally happened. Something that I had heard of but didn’t REALLY believe had ever occurred outside of myths and…

Growing Up in a Broken Home Gave Me a Longing For a Family of My Own

Kids, Marriage
April 29, 2019
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By Jordan Burchette

Growing Up in a Broken Home Gave Me a Longing For a Family of My Own

It has been nearly 10 years since my parents divorced. A lot of time has passed since then as I…

Your Kids Will Still Be Happy With a C- Mom

Motherhood
April 26, 2019
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By Amber Prohaska

Your Kids Will Still Be Happy With a C- Mom

You’re an amazing mom, but if you’re like me, I bet that sometimes you feel like a failure. Did you…

Dear Husband, When I Look at You, I Know We Have Nothing to Fear

Marriage
April 26, 2019
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By Jenny Beaulieu

Dear Husband, When I Look at You, I Know We Have Nothing to Fear

We've been married almost 15 years and I remember the day we met like it was yesterday. Never could I…

Kids, Motherhood
April 23, 2019
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By Whitney Ballard

Sometimes I Need Permission to Blink

Sometimes I feel guilty. I feel guilty for waking up too late and having to rush everyone. I feel guilty…

Motherhood
April 23, 2019
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By Brea Schmidt

As a Mom, I Get What’s Left Over

As a mom, I often feel like I only get what's left over. When the family's work, school, activity and…

I Love You Enough to Say No, So You Can Say Yes to the Right Things

Faith, Kids, Motherhood
April 22, 2019
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By Candice Mrazik

I Love You Enough to Say No, So You Can Say Yes to the Right Things

Dear child, I’m saying no like it’s my job. Because it actually is my job as your mom and one…

raising kids

She Said “Just Wait Til You’re a Mom”—and Now I Understand

Hey Mama, Let God Take Care of the Big Stuff

I Don’t Tell You Often Enough: You’re an Amazing Mom

I’m Better as a Working Mom

These 6 Words Transformed Discipline in Our House

To the Doers of All the Things, I See You

Growing Up in a Broken Home Gave Me a Longing For a Family of My Own

Your Kids Will Still Be Happy With a C- Mom

Dear Husband, When I Look at You, I Know We Have Nothing to Fear

Sometimes I Need Permission to Blink

As a Mom, I Get What’s Left Over

I Love You Enough to Say No, So You Can Say Yes to the Right Things

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