By Connie Cumming I’m Giving My Kids the Summer Fun I Never Had
I love that my kids hate school. Stay with me here . . . Yes, I absolutely love that year…
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By Stephanie Kramm I Know It’s Just Summer Camp but I Miss You Already
You would’ve thought I was sending you off to college. The way I triple-checked to make sure you had everything…
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By Jodi McDonnell Give Me a Barefoot, Back Door Always Open Kind of Summer
I want a barefoot, back door left open kind of summer. One where the kids enjoy getting dirty toes, one…
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I’m Giving My Kids a Do Nothing Summer
All year we have a jam-packed schedule that consists of hockey, dance, cheer, soccer, skiing, basketball, baseball, and numerous school…
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Our Yard Is the Messy One Because All Are Welcome Here
Dear neighbors, I know our house is the messy one on the block. The truth is our yard will never…
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By Alicia Betz Don’t Ever Assume Someone Else is Watching Your Kids at the Pool
I recently attended a family get-together that involved a lot of adults, a lot of toddlers, and a pool. Any…
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Motherhood is Summertime
We wait for it with bated breath, certain of its fulfillment— The changing of seasons that brings with it unmatched…
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By Moriah Couch Summer is Harder For Parents Raising Children With Special Needs
It's summer and all of the kids are home. As any stay-at-home mom would tell you, summertime is not easy…
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By Tynea Lewis Mama, You Made It To Summer—Now Enjoy It!
Mama, I know this school year has been hard. It was filled with ups and downs, and nothing consistent other…
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By Mary Ann Blair The Last Day of School is So Bittersweet
I search the sea of wiggly bodies for a familiar set of eyes. When he sees me walking toward his…
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By Ashley Stevens My Awesome Neighbors Are Saving Our Summer
As I sip my beverage and watch my girls play with neighbor friends from my lawn chair, I think to…
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By Shannon Armenis We Raise Children, Not Lawns
Each spring, for years, my husband would throw grass seed in our backyard. As soon as the soft green spikes…
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