When Children Suffer Loss
Moms and dads are supposed to protect their children, but though we try really hard it just isn’t possible to keep them from harm. It…
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Growing Boys Into Men
What I wanted to say was, “That’s too hard, cut him some slack.” What I did say was, nothing. But MAN was it hard to…
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Tea, Talking, and To Do Lists
Friendship – a beautiful word. Being a single mom means spending time with friends is difficult and exceedingly necessary all at once. Actually to all…
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Word Overkill
I love words. I like to write them, speak them, and explore their meanings and uses. When I am sharing a story or joke with…
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Be The Mom!
Hooray and congrats to Tracey on the birth of her newest baby! Her new book! It has been said that writing a book is like…
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Kids, I Quit! Mom
I am so weary, so tired, frustrated, overwhelmed, stressed out, put out, worn out – I can’t take this anymore! How many times a week…
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Why Moms Need to Set Goals
As moms, it often seems like we do the same things over and over again. We cook a meal, only to turn around and find…
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Neighbor Kid Nuisance or Hospitality?
My doorbell rings and I see three little faces peering in the windows on either side of my front door. Since they are staring me…
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Summer Haircuts, Cutting Remarks, and a Mom’s Scissored Heart
If your child has any sort of sensory issues, you probably shuddered when you saw “haircut.” You know how hard that is. For Rachel, with…
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Single Mom Sadness
There are so many things that break my heart now. So many things I can’t avoid that I really want to. Things I would never…
