I Once Knew A Woman Who Was Feeling Stressed As A Mother Until She Made This Change.
A recent sermon at my church was about the conflict we have with fighting for change or accepting what is. We are taught to fight...
Read moreMy Kids Weren’t Planned But I Couldn’t Have Planned Them More Perfectly.
I had my first son at 17. You can probably assume this pregnancy wasn’t the result of ovulation-tracking and intense planning. You can most likely...
Read moreDear Soon-To-Be First-Time Mama, This Is My One Word Of Advice For You.
I’ve been watching on Facebook as a few of my friends approach their due dates. I remember the anticipation when I experienced it nearly five...
Read moreDad Switches Into Superhero Mode When He Sees Kids In Danger On Sledding Hill.
If you're a parent, you know that urgent, scary feeling that overtakes you when your little ones stray too far or wander into harm's way....
Read moreThe 6 Ways I Tried To Change How I Disciplined My Kids & Love Was At The Core.
I recently overheard my son say something to his young child, and it didn’t seem like it would work out well for them. It wasn’t...
Read moreOur Marriage Was Suffering Because Of Our Kids, Until We Made 1 Vow.
Our 2-year-old is having nightmares. Either that or she’s feigning fear in an effort to completely manipulate us into 87 hugs, four more stories, and...
Read moreStop Telling Me To Dread Motherhood.
“Prepare to never sleep again!” “Wait until he’s mobile, then your life is OVER!” “If you think the terrible twos are bad, wait until three!”...
Read moreWhy I Don’t Want My Daughter To Be Like Me When She Grows Up.
Tonight at bath time, you looked me square in the eye and said, “Mommy, when I get big, I wanna be just like you.” It...
Read moreI Have Become A Better Mother Because I Am Proudly Flawed.
I could dread this day like the plague. I could put on my Sunday best and smile like the perfect mother raising the perfect family....
Read moreWhat I’ve Learned As A Mother After Multiple Miscarriages.
The fact that you can go from being pregnant to having no baby in just a few hours seems unnatural. One night before bed I...
Read moreThere Is Always Another Parent Who Gets What You’re Going Through.
I often wear sneakers when going anywhere with my children. You never know when you might need to swiftly move in to grab a child...
Read moreI Learned How To Speak My Toddler’s Language & It Changed The Way I Look At Life.
There is something beautiful about the way toddlers interact. They speak in pure kindness and laughter which is, in my opinion, the international language of...
Read moreDad Helps Tiny Daughter Hula-Hoop In Cutest Home Video You’ll Ever See.
Part of a parent's job is building and encouraging the growth of their children's self-esteem. Often times, that means helping their little ones do things...
Read moreHow My 3-Year-Old Taught Me Compassion With A Tantrum & A Tissue.
My daughter had a tantrum recently. I can’t remember what it was about but I do know it was completely irrational, and on that particular...
Read moreI’m A Mom, Of Course I’m Tired.
Someone looked at me the other day and said, “You look tired.” “Yes, I am tired,” I answered that non-question borderline self-evident statement that didn’t really...
Read moreI Am So Proud Of My Husband But His Weight Loss Had Unexpected Side Effects On Our Kids.
I have to take a minute to brag on my husband. He lost 115 pounds last year and he did it all on his own....
Read moreMy Mom Had The Best Response When I Was Scared Of Losing My Rainbow Baby.
Sometimes you just need someone to be scared with you. And to recognize that certain situations generate more fear than hope. I’ve never been more...
Read moreI Go To Therapy & It Makes Me A Better Mom.
“Why do you need to go to therapy? You seem so happy! What do you even talk about there?” When my seeing a therapist comes...
Read more1-Yr-Old Defies Doctors With First Steps, But The Best Part Is Dad’s Emotional Reaction.
A baby taking their first steps is a huge developmental milestone moms and dads can't wait for their little ones to reach. But for this dad,...
Read moreWhen A Target Meltdown Strikes, Mama, Know This.
Who among us hasn’t had their child lose his or her ever-loving-mind in a Target? Honestly. It’s more universal than liking leggings or tolerating kale in...
Read moreTarget Shopper Overhears Mom Say She Can’t Buy Kid Slushy, Steps In With Sweet Surprise.
Last week in Morning Smile, we shared a list with you of 5 strangers who offered support to moms and asked you to tell us...
Read moreA Photo During A Chaotic Bedtime Taught Me To Cherish Each Moment.
A moment in time. In the moment, I wanted to cry. I had just folded the clothes and put them away. I had given the...
Read moreIt Hurts My Heart That You Are Growing — But My Love Is Too.
It hurts my heart. I go into your room when you are sleeping and I see the change. The toys — the rattles are now...
Read moreI’m Grateful For My Everyday Mama Problems.
Gosh, the other day was a real test of my mama strength. You know those days when you feel bad complaining, but there is a...
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