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To the Single Parent

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:May 7, 2021
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There are days, more often than not, that no coffee in the world can touch your exhaustion. And when you're ready to tag in your partner. Oh, wait. That's you.…

Mother’s Day: Abortion, Adoption, and Grace

Post author:Pamela Whitehead
Post published:May 5, 2021
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It’s that time of year. Mother’s Day. I try to avoid it, try to hide from it but it’s nearly impossible, especially now with the work that I do. Motherhood…

When Mother’s Day is a Reminder of What We’ve Lost

Post author:Manndi DeBoef
Post published:May 4, 2021
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Each holiday we celebrate one special person over all others. This celebration can be joyfully blissful or agonizingly painful. At times, oftentimes, it is harshly bitter and simultaneously sweet. Mother's…

Dr. Dale Glenn poses for a photo with Lavi Mounga and Raymond at Kapi'olani Medical Center, May 1, 2021.

Woman had no idea she was pregnant and gave birth on a transatlantic flight over the Pacific Ocean

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Post published:May 4, 2021
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Well, this is one of those birth stories that will be told at Thanksgiving for the rest of this kid's life. You sometimes hear about women who don't know they…

Accepting the changes of motherhood

Post author:SandyBrannan
Post published:April 29, 2021
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When I was a young mom, I knew, on some level, that I was on a journey that would end one day. Even though your children will always be yours,…

From One NICU Mom to Another

Post author:Jennie MacGregor
Post published:April 28, 2021
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To the NICU mom—I see you. From the mom of a 33-weeker and a 25-weeker. Whether your baby was in the NICU for a few hours, a few days, or a few months—I see…

One way to get your teen to change their immodest dress

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Post published:April 27, 2021
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Amy Sloan describer herself as "39 year old mom embarrassing my kids on TikTok," which is honestly a #parentinggoal. She posted a TikTok video on how to get her teen…

10 Things I Want My Oldest Child to Know

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:April 21, 2021
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1. There has been many times I've been too hard on you. Yes, my heart aches at how often I've expected more from you than I should have. 2. You…

My Son Disrespected Me

Post author:Regan Long
Post published:April 19, 2021
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My son disrespected me yesterday. I’m talking, his words were way out of line, my heart was hurt, I was extremely disappointed and let down; the southern Mama Bear in…

The things I miss as a mom of grown children

Post author:SandyBrannan
Post published:April 16, 2021
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I joined a conversation with two of my friends the other day. The topic was children, one I feel right at home discussing. As I listened to one of them,…

An Honorable Charge: Motherhood is Nobility

Post author:Ajalon J. Stapley
Post published:April 15, 2021
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In one of my favorite films, “The Two Towers”, we’re introduced to a brave maiden warrior from the kingdom of Rohan, Eowyn. Her striking beauty and fierce determination is compared…

Send help, signed a #girlmom

Post author:Melissa Darnell
Post published:April 14, 2021
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It seems like you can’t scroll through Facebook on a typical day without seeing the daily #boymom post, usually a funny little story or picture from a mom depicting the…

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