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The Unusual Way To Conquer The Loneliness And Isolation Of Parenthood

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As A Parent, I Miss Feeling Seen - How To Cope With The Loneliness Of Parenthood

by Rebecca Eanes on Apr 11 2022
Without a village, parenthood can feel pretty isolating and lonely. Not being seen and connected often feels like a threat to our emotional and psychological well-being. Emotions Researcher Brené Brown inspires an unusual way out of loneliness and into self-acceptance. 
If It All Feels Heavy Today, Read This

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If It All Feels Heavy Today, Read This

by Rebecca Eanes on Apr 04 2022
There are millions of beautiful moments in parenting and also, sometimes, it feels hard. If you’re finding yourself in a heavy season today, or if you are having trouble recognizing yourself, here are 5 pieces of encouragement. 
Motherhood Broke Me and Built Me Back Stronger

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Motherhood Broke Me and Built Me Back Stronger

by Guest Author on Mar 07 2022
The thing they don’t tell you when you’re expecting that little bundle of joy is that the bundle is going to break your heart eventually. It usually happens in a million tiny breaks over the years. But while a mother’s heart breaks many times, it is ultimately indestructible. 
Hey Mama, I Know You Cried Today

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Hey Mama, I Know You Cried Today

by Rebecca Eanes on Sep 07 2021
Motherhood. Nothing brings us more elated joy or crushing heartache. The good news is, you’re up for it. You can handle every up and down, every tear and every grin, because you were chosen for it. You being her mama is not an accident. 
What Motherhood Has Taught Me

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The 12 Things I Now Know As A Mother

by Ashley Patek on Aug 16 2021
Parenthood is the ultimate journey - not only in getting to know our children but in growing (and testing) ourselves, too. I have learned so much in my years of mommin’, and here are just a few. Maybe you can relate, too …
The day my daughter shaved her head

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The Day My Daughter Shaved Her Head

by Suzanne Tucker on Jun 07 2021
My daughter sat fearlessly in the barber's chair with a smile across her face as long clumps of hair left her head. And it was then I realized not only what's important in life, but what gives it meaning.
Re-Parenting Yourself As You Parent Your Child

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Re-Parenting Yourself As You Parent Your Child

by Guest Author on Oct 05 2020
Remember, there is a little one wanting to be parented inside of you, too.  
Thank You: A Father’s Day Poem

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Thank You: A Father’s Day Poem

by Guest Author on Jun 20 2020
This mama writes a poem to her husband as she navigates her baby blues, teary eyes, breastfeeding, and raw limits.
The Gift Of Life And One Mama's Fight For Her Son

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The Gift Of Life And One Mama's Fight For Her Son

by Ashley Patek on Dec 09 2019
A mother's devotion to finding a cure for her son's rare kidney disease and to helping him manage his big feelings along the way.
An open letter to you, my toddler: "I get It."

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An open letter to you, my toddler: "I get It."

by Suzanne Tucker on Sep 14 2019
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I get it. I get all of it. The screams, the tears, the tantrums. Your bottom lip drops and your eyes brim with emotions. Sometimes you even turn away from me. That one rips my heart in two. Then the sun will peek through and the smiles will come...