Fields of Dreams

My lifelong dream was to own a self-sufficient farm. In my dream I would have a beautiful century-old house on top of a mountain

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Father Factor

Q: How do my kids’ relationships with their father or another male role model affect how they approach relationships with their parents and others

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My Hospital Confession

Hello, Dearest I have a confession: I didn’t feel that “instant love” that moms talk about when they first see their child. Please understand,

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Artist’s Daughter

Alexandra talks about the inspiration behind her book and setting out to answer the questions Am I lovable? Am I loved? Am I loving?

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Women and Depression

Q: A lot of women in my MOPS group (including me) have struggled with depression — both postpartum and depression in general. What form

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Queen for a Day

“What do you really want for Mother’s Day?” my 10-year-old daughter asked on a Sunday morning as I stashed the breakfast dishes in the

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The Mom Connection

Hello, Dearest We walked into the room a few minutes late, having rushed across town after work to make it to the Infant CPR

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