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Sister, that “perfect” mom, she’s a myth. The one you’re comparing yourself to? She doesn’t have it all together either, she might just be better...
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Sister, that “perfect” mom, she’s a myth. The one you’re comparing yourself to? She doesn’t have it all together either, she might just be better...
Read moreWhen it comes to helping our children succeed there's very little a good parent won't do. In one of the cutest viral videos we've seen...
Read moreWe had a family-emergency-type situation today that required our teenager to leave school early and pick up her little brother from his school. I thought...
Read moreWe asked Morning Smile readers to share a story about their dad or an inspiring lesson their dad taught them. We got so many wonderful...
Read moreParenting teens is no easy feat, especially when their fashion choices are not exactly our cup of tea. Dad Jason Hilley of Orlando, Florida, understands that...
Read moreBudweiser is known for creating compelling and emotional ads, but their latest offering manages to move viewers to tears without the use of cute puppies...
Read moreI hit my threshold the other day. You know the one I’m talking about. The one where you aren’t quite sure if you want to...
Read moreOne thing about motherhood that no one really prepares you for is all of the thinking that moms do. If it were possible to do...
Read moreI missed the mark today and not by a little, I’m talking a lot. Today, the tired set in and the frustration came out and...
Read moreWhen was the last time you laughed? Like REALLY laughed. The kind that comes from the depths of your belly. That makes you short of...
Read more“Babe I’m taking him so you can get a break.” This is what my husband said to me just about as soon as he hit...
Read moreTo My Daughter’s Stepmom, I never wanted you here. You simply were never part of the plan. Growing up and dreaming of my family I...
Read moreI was born to be a mother. I always knew I wanted kids. There were dark times in my life where I thought I couldn’t...
Read moreParenthood teaches us many valuable life skills, including patience, time and stress management, and, of course, the art of negotiation. Model-turned-cookbook author Chrissy Teigen will...
Read moreAfter years of building a wall, we finally learned how to build a bridge. After years of drawing a hard line, we finally learned how...
Read moreI am anti labels. I don’t like them. I don’t like them— Did I mention, I really don’t like them? Because spoiler alert: I don’t....
Read moreI know, mama — you feel like you got nothing done today. It’s almost bedtime, yet the beds are still unmade from the morning. It’s...
Read moreI always kind of cringe when I hear the question, “What is the best piece of advice you can give to a new mom?” Every...
Read moreI want to be one of those moms who doesn’t sweat the small stuff, which lets the chaos roll off her shoulders and someone who...
Read moreHow can it be that an almost 6-year-old already possesses all of the qualities I have yet to find in myself? How can it be...
Read moreThis morning I was woken up by the sound of a downpour. I stretched in my bed and listened to the rain. That calm moment...
Read moreFor parents, witnessing their children become more independent as they reach each small yet important milestone is bittersweet. It's hard to watch your babies grow...
Read moreWe crossed a weird milestone in our lives yesterday. Our daughter turned 18. This means we are no longer legally bound to each other. We are...
Read moreBeing a spouse can be difficult. Being a parent can be hard. Finding balance in family life and doing your best to get it right...
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