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Kids, Motherhood
August 15, 2019
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By Alethea Mshar

I Am Both

Over the next few weeks, we are launching our daughter. After 20 years of loving preparation, she is leaving the…

Better Late Than Never: An Apology to My Mother

Grown Children, Motherhood
August 10, 2019
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By Angela Williams Glenn

Better Late Than Never: An Apology to My Mother

Dear Mom, I didn’t begin to understand the unrealistic impossible expectations I put on you. I would easily forgive Dad’s…

Dear Tired Mama, Sometimes Church is For Naps

Faith, Grief, Motherhood
August 10, 2019
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By Nicole Hastings

Dear Tired Mama, Sometimes Church is For Naps

When my babies were . . . well, babies, I found myself widowed at the age of 28. To say…

5 Biblically-Based Ways to be Gentle With Our Kids’ Hearts

Faith
August 7, 2019
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By Lauren Eberspacher

5 Biblically-Based Ways to be Gentle With Our Kids’ Hearts

"I just need you to sit down and be quiet for five minutes!” The words spewed out of my mouth…

Motherhood
August 6, 2019
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By Whitney Ballard

Even the Good Things Are Hard Sometimes

I got in my car and drove away from my family. I didn’t know where I was going. I just…

Friendships Right Now Are Hard But Worth It

Friendship, Motherhood
August 1, 2019
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By Casey Huff

Friendships Right Now Are Hard But Worth It

"The kids woke up with a nasty cough. Let’s try for next week," the message read. It was the third…

Motherhood
July 28, 2019
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By Kristin Baldwin Homsi

Today, I’m An Angry Mom

Can good moms have bad days? Today I’m angry. I’m angry that we have three kids under three. I’m angry…

When Self-Care Feels Impossible, Focus on Making Room

Motherhood
July 25, 2019
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By Erin E. Lawler

When Self-Care Feels Impossible, Focus on Making Room

When I was a new mom, many people prescribed me that elusive concept: self-care. “It’s important to take time for…

I’m Tired of Hearing Self-Care is the Antidote to Mom Burnout

Motherhood
July 23, 2019
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By Odeta Xheka

I’m Tired of Hearing Self-Care is the Antidote to Mom Burnout

The other day while scrolling my Instagram feed, I landed on an account, a fine example of an aspirational yet…

Maybe the Best Way to Practice Self Care is to Care Less

Living, Motherhood
July 22, 2019
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By Jenny Albers

Maybe the Best Way to Practice Self Care is to Care Less

Maybe the best way to practice self-care is to care less. About what everyone else thinks. About who likes you…

Child, Motherhood
July 17, 2019
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By Taylor Halfpenny

Today I Cried

Today I cried. I cried hard. I sat at top of the staircase, covered my face, and cried. When he…

Good Moms Are Just Women Who Love Their Babies Fiercely

Motherhood
July 17, 2019
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By Amy Weatherly

Good Moms Are Just Women Who Love Their Babies Fiercely

Me with my first baby: I will never buy my kids tacky character tees. Evvvvvvver. Mark my words. Me after…

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I Am Both

Better Late Than Never: An Apology to My Mother

Dear Tired Mama, Sometimes Church is For Naps

5 Biblically-Based Ways to be Gentle With Our Kids’ Hearts

Even the Good Things Are Hard Sometimes

Friendships Right Now Are Hard But Worth It

Today, I’m An Angry Mom

When Self-Care Feels Impossible, Focus on Making Room

I’m Tired of Hearing Self-Care is the Antidote to Mom Burnout

Maybe the Best Way to Practice Self Care is to Care Less

Today I Cried

Good Moms Are Just Women Who Love Their Babies Fiercely

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