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The Unusual Way To Conquer The Loneliness And Isolation Of Parenthood

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

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.

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If It All Feels Heavy Today, Read This

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.

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Motherhood Broke Me and Built Me Back Stronger

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.

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Hey Mama, I Know You Cried Today

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.

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The 12 Things I Now Know As A Mother

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 …

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The Day My Daughter Shaved Her Head

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.

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Re-Parenting Yourself As You Parent Your Child

Remember, there is a little one wanting to be parented inside of you, too.

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Thank You: A Father’s Day Poem

This mama writes a poem to her husband as she navigates her baby blues, teary eyes, breastfeeding, and raw limits.

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

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.

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

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...

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