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    Sacrificed on the Altar of the Santa Photo

    Debra Cole January 28, 2021 essays

    By Debra Cole. We all have photos of ourselves as children screaming bloody murder on the lap of a large, creepy, polyester-clad man with fake white hair on his face. Right?

    christmas, santa, holidays, embarrassment, photos, family, parenting, motherhood

    When Did It Get So Complicated?

    Shana Norris January 27, 2021 essays

    By Shana Norris. Often, what should be a joyful, festive activity becomes nothing more than another thing to get done.

    christmas, holiday, madness, busy, activity, december, lists

    Tiny House, Northside

    Jennifer Savage January 25, 2021 essays

    By Jennifer Savage. Honestly, I’m surprised sometimes how little I think about our farm life.

    farm life, motherhood, parenting, country home, arlee, marriage, fences

    I KNOW NOTHING: One Mom’s Love for Newtown, Connecticut

    Elke January 23, 2021 essays

    By Elke Govertsen. I know nothing of the fear of waiting. Nothing of the relief or devastation.

    mamalode, newton, connecticut, mothers, motherhood, parenting, elementary school, shooting, newton, loss, grief

    The Impermanence of Winter

    Stacey Conner January 21, 2021 essays

    By Stacey Conner. It’s icy and gray here in the northern hinterlands and I have to force myself to close my eyes and visualize spring.

    winter, depression, sad, loss, spring, baby, motherhood, impermanence, parenting, anymommy, mamalode

    Public Humiliation (and Not Just Mine)

    Allison Hart January 18, 2021 essays

    By Allison Hart. Mom gives toddler son M&M's as rewards for potty training, only to find it created a very strong association between the two!

    potty training, raising boys, humiliaton, rewards, motherhood, parenting

    Right Here, Right Now

    Shenna Fitzgerald January 16, 2021 essays

    By Shenna Fitzgerald. What is it about the pungent sweet and sour smell of a newborn wrapped in velvety skin that makes mothers cry?

    newborns, pregnancy, infants, motherhood, parenting, moments, present, childhood, babies

    They Gave Me Everything

    Kathy Glow January 14, 2021 essays

    By Kathy Glow. I taught in a low income school. I didn’t receive boutique store gifts. More often than not, I received nothing at the holidays.

    holidays, gifts, school, teachers, motherhood, parenting, students

    Breast Interests

    Jen Westmoreland Bouchard January 13, 2021 essays

    By Jen Westmoreland Bouchard. In the best interest of my daughter, and in my best interest, I would have to swap out my lens, to adjust my perspective.

    breastfedding, motherhood, parenting, perspective, mothers, daughters, career

    Parent for One Week

    Brianna Randall January 8, 2021 essays

    By Brianna Randall. Turns out you need a lot less stuff to raise kids in the Tonga.

    parenting, materialism, tonga, schedules, motherhood, clothing, needs
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