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Upside Right – Susan’s Story

August 28, 2017

Have you ever received a phone call that turned your world upside down, inside out, and forever changed your life? As a parent, particularly as a mother, we worry about those calls when our children are young and are outside playing. We wonder, will a car hit them? will something unfathomable happen to them or […]

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Egg Donation Journey is an Effective Path to Parenthood

June 15, 2017

This post has been sponsored. I have received compensation to share this content. Couples or individuals who’d like to start a family have several options for achieving that goal. Sometimes, however, circumstances require a little out-of-the-box thinking. That’s when in vitro fertilization (IVF) using a third-party egg donor becomes a valuable option. We’ve broken down […]

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The Musings of a Middle-Aged Mother – Mary’s Story

April 17, 2017

I recall the day my first child was born like it was yesterday.  After a relatively comfortable pregnancy, Elena’s due date came and went without a stirring.  As I sat in eager anticipation of our baby’s arrival, I had ample time to ponder how my life was about to change. Finally, on Friday, March 26, […]

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5 Reasons Why Children Need Dads – Guest Post by Danny

January 23, 2017

In today’s world the traditional family dynamic is undergoing many changes. However, children still need the love, guidance, and influence of both parents in their lives. A father figure brings enrichment to a child’s life that only a father can. Regardless of the changes taking place in the world, a father’s place remains important in […]

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National Adoption Month Series – Carrie’s Adoption Story

November 16, 2016

I dreamed about being a mother since I was a little girl. I anticipated doing craft projects and baking cookies with my kids, and maybe even went as far as imagining myself twirling around the house full of joy while doing housework. After four years of marriage to my childhood friend, I gave birth to […]

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5 Reasons Why Millennial Children Want Independence – Guest Post by Patricia

March 31, 2016

“To ask nothing, to expect nothing, to depend on nothing,” is how American author Ayn Rand described freedom. One of the greatest life aspirations of most children is independent living; free from curfews, scheduled chores and parental supervision. In a recent study, millennial children (growing up around the turn of the new millennium) are considered […]

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How Motherhood Changes Our Girlfriendships – Contributor Post for Portland Moms Blog

July 26, 2015

This is a contributor post I wrote for the Portland Moms Blog. Read the entire article here. You know those friendships, the ones you had before the kids came along, that just don’t seem to work anymore? Maybe they’re not parents yet and don’t understand how your life has changed. Or perhaps they are mothers […]

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Moving with Three Kids…Successfully, Part Four: Settling into Our New Home, a Giant Sigh of Relief and a Summary

June 28, 2015

This is part of the M2M Series, The Big Move from One House to Another with Three Kids…Successfully: A 4 Part Series. To read the other parts, please click here. I feel like I’ve been living this selling/buying/moving chaos for so long, I had to chronicle it for the sake of others…whether it is for sheer comical […]

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Moving with Three Kids…Successfully, Part Three: A Journey with Negotiations, Paperwork and Boxes

June 7, 2015

This is part of the M2M Series, The Big Move from One House to Another with Three Kids…Successfully: A 4 Part Series. To read the other parts, please click here. I feel like I’ve been living this selling/buying/moving chaos for so long, I had to chronicle it for the sake of others…whether it is for sheer comical […]

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Moving with Three Kids…Successfully, Part Two: The Next Adventure = Finding the Right Home

May 10, 2015

This is part of the M2M Series, The Big Move from One House to Another with Three Kids…Successfully: A 4 Part Series. To read the other parts, please click here. I feel like I’ve been living this selling/buying/moving chaos for so long, I had to chronicle it for the sake of others…whether it is for sheer comical […]

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Hi! I'm Wynter. Wife to Jonathan and mama to Chloe, Adaya and Liam. I am a writer, artist, MarCom professional, freelance editor, and an avid gardener, TV lover and chocolate-covered cherries addict. Come back here each week for new, powerful stories of motherhood from real moms across the mother spectrum. Read More…

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