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There’s Beauty in Raising a Wild Child, Too

Motherhood
October 14, 2019
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By Jennifer Kish

There’s Beauty in Raising a Wild Child, Too

The moment my third child was born, I knew I wanted a fourth. That statement still surprises even me. Early…

Baby Girl, You Were Never Meant to be Ordinary

Kids
July 20, 2019
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By Liz Spenner

Baby Girl, You Were Never Meant to be Ordinary

Within our family, there grows a little girl. A mighty soul in a tiny package. A fierce leader who can’t help…

The Mama of the Wild Child is Trying Harder Than You Know

Child, Motherhood
July 16, 2019
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By Kara Shook

The Mama of the Wild Child is Trying Harder Than You Know

To the mama with the wild child: I see you. I was once the person who would say, "That kid…

Good News, Mom: Psychologists Find Toddlers Who Throw Tantrums Get Rich Later in Life

Kids, Toddler
March 30, 2019
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By Casey Huff

Good News, Mom: Psychologists Find Toddlers Who Throw Tantrums Get Rich Later in Life

I don’t want to brag or anything, but my toddler throws some epic tantrums. Think—fists pounding the floor, legs flailing…

Please Don’t Write Off a Strong-Willed Child—Recognize the Beauty Behind Her Passion

Child
March 21, 2019
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By Jaymi Torrez

Please Don’t Write Off a Strong-Willed Child—Recognize the Beauty Behind Her Passion

I am the mother of a strong-willed daughter. The proud, frustrated, and exhausted mother, if I'm being honest, but that…

The Secret No One Told Me About the Toddler Years is How Much I Could Absolutely Love Them

Motherhood, Toddler
March 2, 2019
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By Kaleigh Christensen

The Secret No One Told Me About the Toddler Years is How Much I Could Absolutely Love Them

Everyone warned me about the toddler years. The “terrible twos”. The tantrums. The tears. The testing of boundaries. All the…

Kids, Motherhood
February 22, 2019
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By Mary Ann Blair

Some Kids Are Simply Born Strong-Willed

For a very long time, I was really fantastic at this whole parenting thing. I had it all figured out.…

I’m Raising a Child Who Does Things Her Own Way

Child
February 11, 2019
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By Leah Porritt

I’m Raising a Child Who Does Things Her Own Way

For 73 days, my daughter clung to me as I dropped her off at school in the morning. Even months…

To the Child Who Isn’t Always Easy, I Was Just Like You

Kids
December 19, 2018
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By Angela Williams Glenn

To the Child Who Isn’t Always Easy, I Was Just Like You

I looked into your hazel eyes that were turning greener by the minute as they pooled with tears, and as…

When I Look at My Daughter, I Realize—She’s Just Like Me

Child, Kids, Toddler
August 26, 2018
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By Jude Fullard

When I Look at My Daughter, I Realize—She’s Just Like Me

There it was. Right in that moment that you looked up at me with your big blue eyes, raised your…

This Is How I Want To Remember You, My Child

Kids, Motherhood
July 26, 2018
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7 Minute Read

By Emily Caldwell

This Is How I Want To Remember You, My Child

Dear 4-year-old, strong-willed child, Today is how I want to remember you. Today, we had a family day. First, we…

This is What It’s Like to Parent a Strong-Willed Child

Kids, Motherhood
July 3, 2018
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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…