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The Heartache of Letting Go

September 22, 2017 By Lauren

I don’t remember how old I was. I do remember the internal struggle between a little girl who was growing up and a bigger girl who intrinsically knew that growing up also meant growing away. I battled with my decision for days. Part of me wanted to hold on. Part of me wanted to let […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Essays Tagged With: child, children, growing away, growing up, heartache, kids, letting go, motherhood, parenthood, parenting

How I’m Like Lord Business as a Mom, and the Ways I’m Letting Go

March 1, 2016 By Lauren

Guest Post by Esther Littlefield of Wellness Mom Life I sat on the floor with my daughter playing Legos. I looked around me and inwardly cringed. Every set we’ve bought her over the years is now jumbled up, scattered throughout multiple bins, across the floor, and made into new creations. It’s not just the Lego […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational, Parenting Essays Tagged With: children, expectations, kids, letting go, parenting, perfect

Letting go

April 25, 2014 By Lauren

She is learning that letting go can be scary and exciting, but most of all, necessary.

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Essays Tagged With: growing up, kids, learning, lessons, letting go, motherhood

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