Dear Middle Child, You’re the Perfect Fit
Our oldest is your protection, our youngest is your affection, and you, my dear, our middle . . . you…
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Having Kids With a Big Age Gap is Unexpectedly Wonderful
We’re not what you would call a typical family. My husband and I have three daughters with a wide age…
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By Andrea Hope Here’s To The Little Brothers
As a teacher, it was always amusing to me to get younger siblings of former students, particularly the little brothers…
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My Kids Are So Different But Their Bond is Unbreakable
They are only one year apart. They share the same parents, same rules, same chores, and same days, yet their…
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The Quiet Strength of the Sibling Left Behind
My firstborn was six years old when her little brother was born. She beamed at the sight of him, holding…
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It’s Easy To Expect Too Much of Your Oldest Child
I’m a stereotypical oldest child–rigid, obedient, perfectionistic, controlling, bossy. I’m also responsible, nurturing, organized, resourceful, and studious. I have high…
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By Kelsey Scism My Kids Fight Because They’re Figuring Out How To Love Each Other
My kids fight. It’s hard to admit that out loud, but I said it. They fight, and argue, and use…
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I Love Being a Mom of All Girls
I am a mama of three girls. When people see me out with my daughters, they say one of three…
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By Shannon Whitmore If Two Is All We Get, They’ll Be Enough
I never thought I would be done having kids after just two. Never. I also never thought I might be…
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By Vicki Bahr How Blessed I Am That God Gave Me Sisters
Growing up, I always thought it would be so fun to have an older brother, especially when I was a…
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As An Only Child, I Love Raising a Big Family
I loved being an only child. Growing up, my letters to Santa might ask for a Cabbage Patch doll or…
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By Elizabeth North Siblings of a Child With Autism Love Big
For many years I have sat lamenting what was. Not just for myself, for you. I have asked myself if…
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