I Feel the Weight of Motherhood, But I See its Beauty Too
When I see the clock reach 7 p.m. on my living room wall, a burst of energy shoots through me…
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Who Sees the Mother?
She smiles at you and asks the best questions she can muster. She replies, “I’m fine, how are you?” on…
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By Carolyn Moore Moms Do it All in December—And We’re Exhausted
Every year, I forget about the month of December. Not that it’s on the calendar, of course—I know it follows…
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Go Ahead and Take the Nap
It was 2:30 p.m., and I had just put the baby down for his afternoon snooze. My 4-year-old was thoroughly…
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By HVFH Contributor That “Super Mom” You Think is Doing it All Isn’t
When I host playgroups once a month, my house is spotless. A little dusty maybe, but I've vacuumed. My playroom…
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Trying To Fill Your Own Cup Will Leave it Empty
Bad ideas usually come wrapped up in pretty little packages. I’m speaking, in obnoxiously broad terms, of the self-care-obsessed society…
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To the Mom Trying So Hard To Create the Perfect Christmas
Dear sweet, exhausted mama, Take a moment, right now—a break from the hustle and bustle. Stop and close your eyes,…
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To the Mom Doing the Invisible Work, I See You
How in the world can the house still be a wreck after I spent the entire day cleaning it? I do…
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By Her View From Home I’m Tired of Giving Other People All of My Gift Ideas For My Kids
I’m tired of shopping for my kids. I’ve spent countless hours brainstorming ideas, discussing possibilities with my husband, scrolling all…
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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…
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By Ashley Smith When Motherhood Feels Thankless, Listen in the Silence
I’ve thought this phrase to myself a thousand times: Motherhood is a thankless job. In a lot of ways, it…
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By Kimberly Keys Moms Don’t Let Themselves Go, They Let Go Of Themselves
If you know a mom, chances are she might have changed some since becoming a mom. Maybe she seems more…
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