By Erin Uhlaender I’m Just a Girl on a Mission to See Herself Through the Eyes of God
For as long as I can remember, I have found value in myself based on appearance and accomplishments. I judged…
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By Michelle K Umbehauer To My Daughter, 11 Things I Want You To Know Before You Turn 11
To my (not-so) little girl, Here are 11 things I want you to know before you become an 11-year-old: 1.…
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By Whitney Fleming Dear Daughter: It’s Not Your Job to be Liked
My daughter laughed as she said it, but I could see the hurt in her eyes. "She just walked right…
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By Valli Vida Gideons Here’s to the Kids Who Rocked IEP Goals This Year
As the school year comes to an end, I’d like to give a big SHOUT OUT to all the kids…
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By Christy Rose The Gift of Your 30s
It hit me this week. It started with me almost puking during an exercise class because I got so winded…
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Somewhere Along the Way, Your Child Became Mine Inside This Classroom
Thank you for sharing your child with me this school year. August is a natural high for teachers. We work…
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By Cheryl Gottlieb Boxer A Prom Dress and a Bold Decision
My 17-year-old daughter and I have spent every weekend for the past month shopping for a dress for her high…
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By Anna Colley Facing Your Harshest Critic as a Mother Means Looking in the Mirror First
“What a young mom thing to do” I hear her behind me saying, while I’m explaining why I’m not leaving…
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By Mary Ann Blair Dear Mama, Your Kids Love You Just the Way You Are
Recently, my husband and I took our two young boys to Southern California for our first big family vacation. Having…
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By Esther Vandersluis Why I’m Letting Go of the Lies I’ve Always Told Myself
Growing up, I was the youngest in my family, by five years, 10 years, 12 years, and 15 years. You…
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By Michele Lovetri What I Wish I Could Tell My Child Self About Divorce
My parents divorced when I was five and my sister was three. Looking back now it was the best possible…
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Dear New Mom, This is What You Need To Get Through Parenting
Dear new mom: I am so excited for you. You are about to embark on one crazy ride, so put…
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