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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By Megan Ruzomberka I Hope My Kids Stay As Close As They’ve Become This Last Year
Recently overheard on a farm next to a bike trail in Pennsylvania: Big brother: “Come on, cows. We need to…
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God Made You the Best Big Brother
Nobody asked what you thought of the idea. Oh, there were a few polite questions, “How would you like a…
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By Kyle Means How I Got a Grip on My Anger and Stopped Yelling at My Kids
Does this scenario sound familiar? You hear two of your kids in the other room starting to bicker. It starts…
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Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child, I See You
A letter to my son . . . a thank you letter to my son, Being an older brother to…
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You’re Such a Great Big Brother, My Son
My oldest is eight, and although he’s still little, his heart for others is so very big. If someone is…
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