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Losing Our Daughter Opened Our Eyes To Families in Crisis

Grief, Loss, Motherhood
July 28, 2021
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By Michelle Valiukenas

Losing Our Daughter Opened Our Eyes To Families in Crisis

If you saw me, you would not know I had a daughter who should be turning three shortly. My daughter…

To the Mom Reentering the Workforce: Motherhood is Valuable Work Experience

Motherhood
June 19, 2021
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By Ashley Stevens

To the Mom Reentering the Workforce: Motherhood is Valuable Work Experience

“Another career gap,” I thought as I judgingly placed the resume on the discard pile. At the time, I was…

Dear Working Mom, They Don’t Doubt Your Love

Kids, Motherhood
June 17, 2021
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By Kate Kulicke

Dear Working Mom, They Don’t Doubt Your Love

After a long day at work, around 8:30 p.m. I finally walked in the door, and my 3-year-old ran up…

Motherhood
April 24, 2021
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By Paula Fung

I Left My Career and Never Looked Back

I don’t regret for a minute deciding to stay home with my daughter almost 20 years ago. I didn’t plan it…

If I Don’t Text You Back, it Doesn’t Mean Our Friendship is a Dead Plant

Friendship
March 3, 2021
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By Kayah Roper

If I Don’t Text You Back, it Doesn’t Mean Our Friendship is a Dead Plant

I saw a TikTok today that showed me why I’m terrified of female friendships. It challenged women to stop texting…

Motherhood
December 4, 2020
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By Kate Lambert

I’m a Teacher, But I’m Also a Mom

They say being a parent is best described as your heart walking around outside your chest. Being a teacher is…

Dear Parent Holding Down the Fort, I See You

Kids, Motherhood
November 18, 2020
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By Alexis Linehan

Dear Parent Holding Down the Fort, I See You

I see you, the one holding down the fort. Your other half is working a long shift at the hospital,…

I’m Tired of Working Like I Don’t Have Kids and Mothering Like I Don’t Have a Job

Living, Motherhood
September 24, 2020
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By Jamie Johnson

I’m Tired of Working Like I Don’t Have Kids and Mothering Like I Don’t Have a Job

As a full-time working mom in America, I have spent the last six years of my life trying to work…

My Kids Need Me, But Right Now My Students Need Me More

Kids
August 31, 2020
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By Jaymi Torrez

My Kids Need Me, But Right Now My Students Need Me More

When I decided to become a teacher, my reasons were doing so were clear. First of all, I’ve wanted to…

A Little Quality Time May Be Just What You Both Need

Kids, Motherhood
August 20, 2020
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By Stacy Ritter

A Little Quality Time May Be Just What You Both Need

It is easy to feel like you aren't a good mom. Like you are failing. Here’s my story on how…

Faith, Motherhood
August 20, 2020
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By Jaclyn Warren

Being a Mother Will Break You

Staying at home with your kids will break you. Let me tell you why parents who stay home with their…

Dear Work From Home Mom, You Are a Pioneer

Living, Motherhood
August 4, 2020
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By Kayla Paradis

Dear Work From Home Mom, You Are a Pioneer

It all starts with a heart-wrenching feeling when you think about leaving your kids to work away from home. You…

working mom

Losing Our Daughter Opened Our Eyes To Families in Crisis

To the Mom Reentering the Workforce: Motherhood is Valuable Work Experience

Dear Working Mom, They Don’t Doubt Your Love

I Left My Career and Never Looked Back

If I Don’t Text You Back, it Doesn’t Mean Our Friendship is a Dead Plant

I’m a Teacher, But I’m Also a Mom

Dear Parent Holding Down the Fort, I See You

I’m Tired of Working Like I Don’t Have Kids and Mothering Like I Don’t Have a Job

My Kids Need Me, But Right Now My Students Need Me More

A Little Quality Time May Be Just What You Both Need

Being a Mother Will Break You

Dear Work From Home Mom, You Are a Pioneer

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