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The Side God Takes in the Mommy Wars

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Jess Connell

  We’ve all heard of (and experienced) the Mommy Wars. But what is God’s view of it all? As mothers, we can feel completely removed– even from other believers– if we make a parenting choice that is contrary to what they are choosing or what they chose. No matter where you live, if you’re reading this…

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Christians, Cribs, & Co-Sleeping (Is it “Heartless” for a Baby to Sleep in a Separate Bed?)

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Jess Connell

Let me start out by saying this: I am pretty sure I have done it all. I’ve slept with a baby on my chest or in the crook of my arm– on the first night, in the hospital, in my bed at home after home births, and (accidentally) in a chair when I was trying to stay…

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Best Resources for Pregnant and New Moms

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Jess Connell

Awesome! Congratulations on your new little person!!! I remember the excitement (Wheeeeeeeeeeeee! This is really happening!!), the uncertainty (“what in the world have I gotten myself into?” and “what in the world is all this gear?”) … and the voracious appetite for ideas and information. To help, I’ve pulled together my favorite resources for you:…

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13 Reasons I Don’t Mind Being a Chunky, Happy Mama While Breastfeeding

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Jess Connell

  While breastfeeding, I tend to stay (how should I put this?) plump fluffy voluptuous chunky heavier than I’d prefer curvy rounder-than-while-not-breastfeeding soft Yeah, those adjectives work. You might have other words you’d use. Keep those to yourself, please. 🙂  Basically, I’m not the gal the breastfeeding books all talked about. Nope.  I’m the one…

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August Mailbag: Circumcision? Breastfeeding in Public? When Your Child Says, “I’m Bored?”

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Jess Connell

  TO CIRCUMCISE OR NOT TO CIRCUMCISE? Q: To circumcise or not to circumcise? I’m anxious about the subject and my husband and I disagree. What do you guys do? And what were your reasons? Thanks! First, don’t be anxious (this is a biblical command for believers!) and stop reading nonsense anxiety-giving mom stuff on the…

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Is Your Parenting Focused on the Wrong Things?

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Jess Connell

Recently, I watched a video that appeared on my Facebook feed. Filling the comments section was a litany of moms who claimed they “couldn’t even watch the video because they were so distracted by the fact that none of the kids were buckled into their carseats correctly.” It got me to pondering… There are a whole lot…

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