By Krista Ward How My Kids Are Making Me Beautifully Imperfect
I was a perfect mom . . . until I had kids. It's everywhere. I don't know about you, but my…
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You Don’t Have to Cram Everything Into 18 Summers
My firstborn—the baby who made me a mom to begin with—is 19 years old. She finished her freshman year of…
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By Nicole Merritt What Makes Moms So Darn Hot?
The story of how my husband and I met is a cute one, so I will give you the brief…
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By Amanda Dayton This is What It’s Like to Parent a Strong-Willed Child
What does it mean to parent a strong-willed boy? It means picking your battles, because there are endless battles. It means…
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By Stacey Skrysak It’s Not Easy Raising Kids Without Family Nearby
I was sitting at the gymnastics center, watching my 5-year-old tumble across the floor. Next to me, two women were…
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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…
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By Bess Harper 4 Things Big Families Do That Make Them Awesome
I only have one sister, so I’ve always been curious about large families. I got my first taste of them…
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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…
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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…
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By Stephanie Thompson Why We Must Teach Our Children To Keep on Doing Good to Others
The joyful anticipation of the beginning of summer break became tainted with disappointment as we walked home from school that…
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By Brynn Burger Dear Husband, You Are the Perfect Man For Our Family
Sometimes parenting sucks, but you are perfect for this gig. When people describe parenthood to young couples with heart emoji…
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By Kayla Runkel What If All It Takes To Change the World Is a Good Dad and a Fishing Pole?
There was a time, not long ago, when I would jump on Facebook every morning with pure enthusiasm. Starting my…
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