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Faith, Motherhood
May 23, 2022
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By Jill Gaspard

Dear Introverted Mom, Take that Break

I am alone, in a hotel room, 20 minutes from home, lying back in the crisp bed, feet propped up…

Living, Motherhood
February 18, 2022
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By Jordan Morgan

Hey Mom, You Need a Break

I love my kids. I’d help clear the path to the end of the earth for them if that’s where…

All That Matters When You’re Overwhelmed is That You’re Overwhelmed

Living, Motherhood
November 8, 2021
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By Tricia Arthur

All That Matters When You’re Overwhelmed is That You’re Overwhelmed

I slashed through the cardboard with a serrated knife because, like everything else in my life, my kitchen shears were…

Motherhood, Teen, Tween
October 20, 2021
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By Kirstyn Wegner

Recharging is Good For My Mama Soul

My daughter is 13. It’s a tough age for any child, but her situation is complicated by her ever-shifting feelings…

Thank You For Being a Husband Who Helps Me Take Breaks

Marriage, Motherhood
August 27, 2021
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By Erica Lively

Thank You For Being a Husband Who Helps Me Take Breaks

Thank you for being a husband who recognizes when I need a break and forces me to take one. It was…

Kids, Living, Motherhood
August 21, 2021
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By Jamie Edelbrock

You Have Permission To Press Pause

The start of a new sports season is always exciting for children. My youngest daughter loves soccer and is usually…

Dear Overwhelmed, Tired Mom: Send For Help

Motherhood
August 10, 2021
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By Shell Sherwood

Dear Overwhelmed, Tired Mom: Send For Help

The other day I nearly set my face on fire. My eyebrows and eyelashes were singed. Every hair on my…

Motherhood
July 8, 2021
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By Tynea Lewis

To the Mom Hiding From Her Kids

To the mom reading this while being locked in the bathroom, you're not alone. In fact, I'm writing this while…

Motherhood
July 5, 2021
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By Natasha Carlow

I’m a Better Mom When I Get a Break

Dear kids, I don’t want a break from you, but I need one. You see, I never want to leave…

God Commands Us To Rest—So Why Is It So Hard To Do?

Faith, Living
July 2, 2021
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By Christine Carter

God Commands Us To Rest—So Why Is It So Hard To Do?

It was a rainy, cold Monday morning. We all got up too late and I rushed the kids off to…

One of the Greatest Gifts You Can Give a Mom in Your Life is a Break

Motherhood
May 3, 2021
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By Kimberly Keys

One of the Greatest Gifts You Can Give a Mom in Your Life is a Break

My husband was working from home one day during a time period when our son was getting up pretty early…

Let’s Stop Pretending A Hot Shower Is A Good Enough “Break” For Moms

Motherhood
January 28, 2021
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By Casey Huff

Let’s Stop Pretending A Hot Shower Is A Good Enough “Break” For Moms

I schedule my laundry-folding sessions for the nights when my favorite show is on TV. I think the habit grew…

take a break

Dear Introverted Mom, Take that Break

Hey Mom, You Need a Break

All That Matters When You’re Overwhelmed is That You’re Overwhelmed

Recharging is Good For My Mama Soul

Thank You For Being a Husband Who Helps Me Take Breaks

You Have Permission To Press Pause

Dear Overwhelmed, Tired Mom: Send For Help

To the Mom Hiding From Her Kids

I’m a Better Mom When I Get a Break

God Commands Us To Rest—So Why Is It So Hard To Do?

One of the Greatest Gifts You Can Give a Mom in Your Life is a Break

Let’s Stop Pretending A Hot Shower Is A Good Enough “Break” For Moms

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