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Child, Kids, Motherhood
September 6, 2023
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By Kristi Killpack

You Were Meant to Be Our Oldest

Dear oldest child, Thanks for taking one for the team. You’ve probably thought by now that Dad and I really…

It Felt Like the Terrible Twos Made Me a Terrible Mother

Kids, Motherhood, Toddler
August 5, 2023
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By Elena Clark

It Felt Like the Terrible Twos Made Me a Terrible Mother

In the beginning, motherhood was a magical journey full of excitement and wonder. Every new milestone brought me joy and…

Our Wild Child Came Second and We Couldn’t Love Him More

Kids, Motherhood
July 31, 2023
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By Allie Hoogerwerf

Our Wild Child Came Second and We Couldn’t Love Him More

To you, my number two: I cried big tears as I left for the hospital to deliver you. I was…

I’ve Got Toddlers and Teens and I’m Exhausted In Every Way

Motherhood, Teen, Toddler
July 27, 2023
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By Lauren Elizabeth Miller

I’ve Got Toddlers and Teens and I’m Exhausted In Every Way

I have four kids, so I have felt many levels of exhaustion over the past 13 years since becoming a…

Motherhood is the Best Hello and a Slow Goodbye

Kids, Motherhood
June 25, 2023
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By Sarah Nichols

Motherhood is the Best Hello and a Slow Goodbye

A sweetness comes from parenting a significant age gap and entering the baby phase again. You don’t just understand the…

Isn’t Parenting Supposed to Be Easier the Second Time Around?

Baby, Motherhood, Toddler
June 24, 2023
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By Brittany Bell

Isn’t Parenting Supposed to Be Easier the Second Time Around?

My second child slid into the world after an easy labor and immediately latched. I took this as a sign…

Child
May 5, 2023
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By Casey Huff

You Were Made to Be My Oldest

You are my firstborn. My big. The one who made me a mama. The one who started this whole crazy,…

Motherhood
April 1, 2023
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By Stephanie Whitehead

The Light of Adoption

Light—it comes in many different forms. From the sun during the day and sometimes the moon at night. From a…

Faith, Grief, Loss
March 18, 2023
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By Tiffany Nardoni

Your Brother Is With Jesus Now

“Thao is with Jesus now,” we told her, barely choking out the whisper. Jesus. This invisible being we sing about.…

Kids, Motherhood
December 17, 2022
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By Ashley Kay Andy

Holiday Travel Is Hard but Worth It

You’ve been up since 5:37 a.m. It seemed the baby knew something exciting was about to happen and didn’t want…

Baby, Kids, Motherhood
December 6, 2022
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By Andrea Haddix

Don’t Fear the Gap

I was afraid of the gap. You know, the one where you have some kids and then wait several years…

To the Siblings in the Stands, You’re the Real MVPs

Kids, Motherhood
October 20, 2022
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By Sarah Williams

To the Siblings in the Stands, You’re the Real MVPs

The most underrated fans in youth sports are the siblings in the stands. The youngest ones schlepped from game to…

siblings

You Were Meant to Be Our Oldest

It Felt Like the Terrible Twos Made Me a Terrible Mother

Our Wild Child Came Second and We Couldn’t Love Him More

I’ve Got Toddlers and Teens and I’m Exhausted In Every Way

Motherhood is the Best Hello and a Slow Goodbye

Isn’t Parenting Supposed to Be Easier the Second Time Around?

You Were Made to Be My Oldest

The Light of Adoption

Your Brother Is With Jesus Now

Holiday Travel Is Hard but Worth It

Don’t Fear the Gap

To the Siblings in the Stands, You’re the Real MVPs

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